Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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COB, n.2 "A large flat 'bannock' " (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.).
[Eng. dial. has cob = a small round loaf, from the root meaning of cob, something rounded. See also etym. note to Cob, n.3]

