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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Camves, variant of Canves. (Cf. Cammes.) — 1566 Fleming Q. Mary 499.
Auchtein elnis of camves to be the pavilyeas and the cuvering of the pavilyeas Ib.
Nyn elne of camves to dowbill thame [sc. mats and bolsters]
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