Obs. [f. KEMB v. + -ER1; cf. MDu. kemmer, G. kämmer, Da. kæmmer.] One who combs (wool): = COMBER1 1.

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1511–2.  Act 3 Hen. VIII., c. 6 § 1. The breker or kember to delyver … the same Woll so broken and kempt.

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1697.  View of Penal Laws, 66. Kember, Spinster or Weaver of Wooll.

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