kebbuck

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English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

15th century, from Scottish Gaelic càbaig.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɛbək/
  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -ɛbək

Noun[edit]

kebbuck (plural kebbucks)

  1. A whole wheel or ball of cheese.
    • 1785, Robert Burns, The Holy Fair:
      Syne draws her kebbuck an’ her knife