Cob

Cob

Northern English term for bread roll.

Etymology & History

Northern English term for bread roll. Midlands particularly. Regional bread terminology varies (roll, bap, barm cake, batch, cob). Shows British regional food vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
Northern England
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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