COMBES

Noun

combes

plural of combe

Proper noun

Combes

plural of Combe

Source: Wiktionary


COMBE

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

Definition: 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.

Combe ( or ), n.

Definition: See Comb.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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