A game or sport, possibly historical or regional, though the exact rules and origin are unclear in modern documentation.
Possibly from Germanic or Old English sources combining 'cam-' (with unclear meaning) and 'ball,' but the etymology and exact sport are obscure.
Some words name games that nobody plays anymore—'camball' is a reminder that countless sports and pastimes have been completely forgotten, leaving us only puzzled by their names!
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