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caam

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\ ˈkäm, -ȧm \
plural -s

Definition of caam

: the heddles of a loom

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First Known Use of caam

1792, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for caam

Dutch kam, literally, comb, from Middle Dutch cam; akin to Old English camb comb

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“Caam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caam. Accessed 18 May. 2022.

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