kebbuck

Definition

A whole wheel or ball of cheese.

Etymology

15th century, from Scottish Gaelic càbaig.

Example Sentences

• "Syne draws her kebbuck an’ her knife"
• "They refused us a han'fu' in our greatest need, but now it wull be our turn to ha' fou sacks and baith cakes and kebbucks at command, while their aumery is bare"