Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SCOB, n.3 In comb. scob-seibow, an onion which has been left in the ground all winter for use in the spring, the young shoots from such an onion in its second year's growth (Sc. 1808 Jam.). See Sybo.
[A variant of Cob-seibow, q.v., from Eng. cob, a round ball, lump, nut, etc. See P.L.D. § 69.]
