Combe [noun]

The English original is probably that by William Combe, published in 1779, two volumes.

The entrance to a combe—the widening mouth of a valley—is beyond, with copses on the slopes.

Somewhere behind the broad beam of life sweeping so beautifully through the combe, somewhere behind the flower, and in the wind.

The following extract from Dr. Andrew Combe, presents the opinion of most intelligent medical men on this subject.

George Combe discussed with his host the principles of phrenology, at that time claiming "its thousands of disciples."

Combe, Mr., purchase of the "Light of the World" by, i. 67 (note).

Combe was a man of wealth, who did not disdain the part of money-lender.

These scarps may be observed in process of shaping at the head of every combe.

He brought me a letter from Mr. Combe, whom I love only one step lower.

It is through this combe or valley that flows the little stream from which the town takes its name.