Definitions For Coomb

Etymology 1

From Middle English comb, *cumb (> Scots {{l, sco, cumb}}, {{l, sco, coom, , tub, cistern}}), from {{inh, en, ang, cumb, , a vessel; a liquid measure}}, from {{inh, en, gem-pro, *kumbaz, , bowl, vessel}}. Compare {{cog, de, Kumpf, , bowl}}. Alternatively, perhaps from "hollow of a vessel, cup, boat".

Noun

COOMB (plural COOMBs) An old English measure of corn (e.g., wheat), equal to half a quarter or 4 bushel, bushels.

Alternative forms

comb

Etymology 2

From {{inh, en, ang, cumb}}, from {{der, en, cel-bry-pro, -}} (compare {{cog, cy, cwm}}), from {{der, en, cel-pro, *kumbā}}.

Noun

COOMB (plural COOMBs) Alternative spelling of combe

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