Gob (?), n. [Cf. Goaf.] Mining

Same as Goaf.

 

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Gob, n. [OF. gob morsel; cf. F. gobe, gobbe, a poisoned morsel, poison ball, gobet a piece swallowed, gober to swallow greedily and without tasting; cf. Gael. & Ir. gob mouth, snout, W. gwp a bird's head and neck. Cf. Gobble, Job, n.]

1.

A little mass or collection; a small quantity; a mouthful.

[Low]

L'Estrange.

2.

The mouth.

[Prov. Eng.or Low]

Wright.

 

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