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English word origin

Etymology of cobb

Variant spelling of cob.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

A sea-cob or gull. · A pier made from cobblestones. · A hand-basket, especially made from wicker. · A building material consisting of clay, sand, straw, water, and earth, similar to adobe. Also called cob, rammed earth or pisé.

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Variant spelling of cob.

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