Comb, Combe (? ∨ ?), n. [AS. comb, prob. of Celtic origin; cf. W. cwm a dale, valley.]

That unwatered portion of a valley which forms its continuation beyond and above the most elevated spring that issues into it.

[Written also coombe.]

Buckland.

A gradual rise the shelving combe Displayed. Southey.

 

© Webster 1913.


Combe (? ∨ ?), n.

See Comb.

 

© Webster 1913.

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