English word origin

Etymology of grob

Inherited from Middle English grobben, variant of grubben. More at grub.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

verb

Dialectal form of grub.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Inherited from Middle English grobben, variant of grubben. More at grub.

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Inherited-form mentiongrobbenenm

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Source etymology 2

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noun

Clipping of grid object. · Clipping of graphical object.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clippings.

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