First Known Use: 15th century
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camlet
noun cam·let \ˈkam-lət\
Definition of CAMLET
1
a : a medieval Asian fabric of camel hair or angora wool b : a European fabric of silk and wool c : a fine lustrous woolen
2
: a garment made of camlet
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Origin of CAMLET
Middle English cameloit, from Middle French camelot, from Arabic khamlat woolen plush
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