Middle English Dictionary Entry
cobel-stōn n.
Entry Info
| Forms | cobel-stōn n. Also cobled ston. |
| Etymology | ME stōn combined with an initial element of uncertain origin. See discussion s.v. OD cob n.(1) and cobble n.(1). |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
(a) A small roundish stone, cobblestone; (b) a cherry stone or pit.
Associated quotations
a
- a1425(?c1375) NHom.(3) Leg.(Hrl 4196)110/257 : With mani staues, on him to bete, Forkes of iren and kobilstanes.
- a1425(?c1375) NHom.(3) Leg.(Hrl 4196)111/277 : To his turmentoures he bad Þat þai suld tak kobill-stane And ding his teth out al at anes.
- c1440 Thrn.Med.Bk.(Thrn)19/5 : Four cobills stanes.
- a1500(?a1400) Torrent (Chet 8009)1298 : Sir Torrent gaderid cobled stonys..That good and round were.
- ?a1500 Lndsb.Nominale (Lndsb)768 : Hic rudus: a cobylstone.
b
- (1440) PParv.(Hrl 221)84 : Cobyllstone or cherystone: Petrilla.
Supplemental Materials (draft)
Note: This entry lacked an etymology in the print MED and eMED (first release).