GOBBED

Verb

gobbed

simple past tense and past participle of gob

Source: Wiktionary


GOB

Gob, n. Etym: [Cf. Goaf.] (Mining)

Definition: Same as Goaf.

Gob, n. Etym: [OF. gob morsel; cf. F. gobe, gobbe, a poisoned morsel, poison ball, gobet a piece swallowed, gober to swallow greedily and without tasting; cf. Gael. & Ir. gob mouth, snout, W. gwp a bird's head and neck. Cf. Gobble, Job, n.]

1. A little mass or collection; a small quantity; a mouthful. [Low] L'Estrange.

2. The mouth. [Prov. Eng.or Low] Wright.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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