cobbler
UK: ˈkɒblə | US: ˈkɑːblər
Definition
n. a person who repairs shoes
n. a fruit pie with a thick crust
n. (archaic) a clumsy worker
Structure
cobble <to mend roughly>er <agent suffix>
Etymology
The word "cobbler" originates from the Middle English "cobeler," derived from "coblen" (to mend or patch roughly). The root "cobble" likely traces back to an uncertain Germanic origin, possibly related to "kobbe" (a lump or patch). The suffix "-er" denotes a person performing the action, thus forming "one who mends shoes." Over time, the term expanded metaphorically to describe a clumsy worker or even a fruit pie (from its "patched" crust appearance).
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