A Word A Day : cobbler
Monday, 16th June 2008 : Today's Word is ...
cobbler :
Definition :
noun :
1. a person who mends shoes
2. a deep-dish fruit pie with a rich biscuit crust, usually only on top
3. an iced drink made of wine or liquor, fruits, sugar, etc.
4. a fabric rejected because of defective dyeing or finishing
5. a mummichog
6. Archaic : a clumsy workman
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