Hypertext Webster Gateway: "camboose"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Caboose \Ca*boose"\ (k[.a]*b[=oo]s"), n. [Cf. D. kabuis,
kombuis, Dan. kabys, Sw. kabysa, G. kabuse a little room or
hut. The First part of the word seems to be allied to W. cab
cabin, booth. Cf. {Cabin}.] [Written also {camboose}.]
1. (Naut.) A house on deck, where the cooking is done; --
commonly called the {galley}.
2. (Railroad) A car used on freight or construction trains
for brakemen, workmen, etc.; a tool car. [U. S.]
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Camboose \Cam*boose"\, n. (Naut.)
See {Caboose}.
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