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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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CAM, n.3 The tilt or angle given to a furrow as it falls over from the ploughshare, adjusted by the setting of the coulter, esp. in phr. to gie a fur mair or less cam (Mry., Abd., Fif. 1975). Cf. Tweel, n., 3.
[Appar. a reduced form from Eng. camber, convexity.]
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