E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Cambel.
Called by Chaucer, Cam’balo; brother of Oan’acë, a female paragon. He challenged every suitor to his sister’s hand, and overthrew all except Tri’amond, who married the lady. (Spenser: Faërie Queene, book iv.) (See CANACE.)
