Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GUBBLE, n. A stupid person, a “clod” (Kcb.4 1900).
[A dim. form of Gob, n.2, a lump; cf. Eng. dial. gob, a foolish, lumpish person.]
