† kember Obs.
[f. kemb v. + -er1; cf. MDu. kemmer, G. kämmer, Da. kæmmer.]
One who combs (wool): = comber1 1.
1511–2 Act 3 Hen. VIII, c. 6 §1 The breker or kember to delyver..the same Woll so broken and kempt. 1697 View Penal Laws 66 Kember, Spinster or Weaver of Wooll. |