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kebbuck

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈkɛbək/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -ɛbək

1

noun

Meaning 1

A whole wheel or ball of cheese.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Scotland

Examples

  • They refused us a han'fu' in our greatest need, but now it wull be our turn to ha' fou sacks and baith cakes and kebbucks at command, while their aumery is bare

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

15th century, from Scottish Gaelic càbaig.