Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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COOB, n. “The lining of a wild bird's nest” (Cai. 1930 (per A. D. Miller)); “a bird's nest” (Cai.8 1934).
[Cf. Norw. kube, beehive, Sw. dial. kypa, round receptacle made of straw, M.H.Ger. kobe, a hollow, cavity (Falk and Torp).]
