coble

noun

co·​ble ˈkō-bəl How to pronounce coble (audio)
: a flat-bottomed boat propelled chiefly by oars and used in Scotland and northern England especially for fishing

Word History

Etymology

Middle English

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of coble was in the 14th century

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“Coble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coble. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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