1639 G. Daniel xxiv. 65 My Memory Is pleasant as the Honey, and my ffee Is sweeter then Virgin-Combes.
1667 J. Dryden cxlv. 37 With glewy wax some new foundation lay Of Virgin combs, which from the roof are hung.
1866 C. Tomlinson (new ed.) III. 693/2 Some virgin comb that had never seen the light was placed in clean linen.