cample

May. 21st, 2008 07:31 am
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cample - v., (obs.) to quarrel, argue, scold.


Not only obsolete but regional -- specifically northern England. Not having an etymological glossary of Cumbrian dialect on hand, I don't know the origin. I just like the sound.

---L.
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