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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bob, Bobe, n.1 [ME. bobbe (14th c.), bob, of unknown origin.]

1. A bunch or cluster. a1500 Prestis of Peblis 547.
With that the king the bob [= cow, 531] of birks can waue
a1508 Kennedy Pass. Christ 1149–50.
Thocht fra the stok grew nocht the bobe of wyne, The bob it helpis, for it the branche vpberis

2. A small ball or knob. 1579 Edinb. D. Guild Acc. 24.
For making of iiij bobbis of yrne to the brod of the horologe
1597 Edinb. Test. XXXI. 141.
Thrie vnce wecht of blak silk tuftis or bobis

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