coble

noun

co·ble ˈkō-bəl

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: a flat-bottomed boat propelled chiefly by oars and used in Scotland and northern England especially for fishing

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Etymology

Middle English

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of coble was in the 14th century

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“Coble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/coble. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.

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