COMBER

n. v.

5 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

One who combs; one whose occupation it is to comb wool, flax, etc. Also, a machine for combing wool, flax, etc.

2.
n.

A long, curling wave.

3.
v.

To cumber. [Obs.] Spenser.

4.
n.

Encumbrance. [Obs.]

5.
n.

The cabrilla. Also, a name applied to a species of wrasse. [Prov. Eng.]


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