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cobbly

adjective
cob·bly | \ˈkäb(ə)lē, -li\

Definition of cobbly 

: containing cobbles : stony, rough, lumpy

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First Known Use of cobbly

1691, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for cobbly

cobble entry 3 + -y

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