n. (Bot.) An East Indian tree (Averrhoa Carambola), and its acid, juicy fruit; called also
n. [ Cf. Cramp, a., difficult. ]
I saw in one corner . . . a cluster of men and women, diverting themselves with a game at crambo. I heard several double rhymes . . . which raised a great deal of mirth. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
His similes in order set
And every crambo he could get. Swift. [ 1913 Webster ]
Dumb crambo,
n. A beverage made of wine, ale (or milk), sugar, etc. [ Obs. ] Blount. [ 1913 Webster ]