/kam"lit/ , n. , v. , camletted, camletting .
n.
1. a durable, waterproof cloth, esp. for outerwear.
2. apparel made of this material.
3. a rich fabric of medieval Asia believed to have been made of camel's hair or angora wool.
v.t.
4. to decorate (fabric, book edges, etc.) with a colorful, marbled design.
[ 1350-1400; ME camelet khamlah kind of plush fabric, akin to khaml nap, pile ]