Scobs, n. sing. & pl. Etym: [L. scobs, or scobis, fr. scabere to scrape.]
1. Raspings of ivory, hartshorn, metals, or other hard substance. Chambers.
2. The dross of metals.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
2 May 2025
(noun) excavation consisting of a vertical or sloping passageway for finding or mining ore or for ventilating a mine
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