Is Cob An Old Word For Spider?

That ‘cob’ in cobweb is a very old, and now forgotten, spider. The Old English word for spider was atorcoppe, with ator meaning ‘poison’ and coppe meaning ‘head’ – that’s the same ‘coppe’ probably gave us the word corncob (‘head of corn’). Did spiders used to be called cobs? Cob, Read more…

Are Gypsy Cobs Good Rdr2?

The Gypsy Cob is a hardy, strong and intelligent horse breed, distinctive for its thick mane, tail and heavy feathering on the legs. Standing 14-15 hands high, they are highly sought after for their temperament and intuition. Are gypsy cobs strong? The breed standard states that a traditional gypsy cob Read more…

Is It A Cob Or Batch?

In the Midlands it’s a cob. Elsewhere around the country it might be a roll, bun, batch, bap, teacake, stottie, Vienna. Who calls a bread roll a batch? A bread roll in north Warwickshire, Nuneaton and Coventry, as well as on the Wirral, is commonly known as a batch. The Read more…

Is Cob Formal?

The great thing about COB is that it is completely informal, rules are much more relaxed for chapters, and all chapters typically do things differently than others which gives you a great opportunity to see their individual personalities shine. What do you wear to a cob? COB is much more Read more…

Why Do We Say Cob Web?

Cobweb comes from the Middle English coppeweb, in which coppe is the Old English word for “spider.” When they see a spider web with a spider in it, it’s unlikely that most people would call it a cobweb, even though that’s what it is. Why is it called a cob Read more…

How Does Cob Work With Dental?

COB takes place when a patient has more than one dental plan and is able to use both of them to cover their dental procedures. When this occurs, the two plans work together to coordinate benefits to eliminate over-billing or duplication of benefits. Why is cob so important? The COB Read more…