n. [ Ultimately fr. Ar. al the + hamrā red;
n. A kind of linen cloth made in Egypt, and so named from its resemblance to cambric. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ F. ] (Arch.) An ornamental bordering or framelike decoration around the sides and top of a door, window, or fireplace. The top piece is called the traverse and the side pieces the ascendants. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
n. [ From Cambrai, France. Cf. Cambric. ] A gingham woven in plain colors with linen finish. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
n. [ See Vantbrass. ] (Anc. Armor) The piece designed to protect the arm from the elbow to the wrist. [ 1913 Webster ]