kebbuck

English

Alternative forms

• kebbock

Etymology

15th century, from Scottish Gaelic càbaig.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkɛbək/

• Audio (Southern England):

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• Rhymes: -ɛbək

Noun

kebbuck (plural kebbucks)

1. A whole wheel or ball of cheese.
   • 1785, Robert Burns, The Holy Fair:

     Syne draws her kebbuck an’ her knife