Gob

Gob
Gob 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. [1913 Webster]

2. The mouth. [Prov. Eng.or Low] --Wright. [1913 Webster]


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