Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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COCKWEB, n. “A cobweb” (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.). [′kɔkwɛb]
[Also in Eng. dials. Changed from cobweb by dissimilation from the b in web or by assimilation to the c in cob.]
