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English word origin

Etymology of scob

The Scottish National Dictionary derives the weaving sense from earlier Scottish and Northern English dialectal use of scob to refer to a split or splinter or piece of wood, which it derives from the Middle Irish [Term?]

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verb

To create a scob. · To pack a wagon with large pieces on top so as to hide gaps resulting from it not being completely filled. · To scrape or pound.

noun

A flaw in which the weft misses a few warp threads. · A wooden box with two lids, used as a storage box and movable desk.

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The Scottish National Dictionary derives the weaving sense from earlier Scottish and Northern English dialectal use of scob to refer to a split or splinter or piece of wood, which it derives from the Middle Irish [Term?] source of Irish scolb (“splinter”); compare Scots skelf.

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