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cobbler

Meanings
  • noun

    A person who makes shoes, especially by mending and repairing old pairs.

    - "The cobbler fixed the sole of my shoe."
    - "My great-grandfather was a cobbler."
  • noun

    A dish made of fruit or bread pudding baked in a shallow pan with a crust of cobblers or biscuits.

    - "I love eating homemade apple cobbler with a scoop of vanilla ice cream."
    - "My grandmother used to make delicious cobblers for family gatherings."
Pronunciation




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Synonyms

cordwainer , repairer , shoe , shoemaker , shoemender
Rhymes
Words rhyming with cobbler
dobbler , nobler , robbler , tobler
Variants
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cobbler , cobblers
Etymology
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Originally, cobbler referred to someone who put new soles on old shoes. The term comes from the Old English word cobelen, meaning 'to cobble' or 'to patch'. Over time, the term came to be used for the person who made the repairs, and later for the dish.

Trivia
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  1. The first recorded use of the word 'cobbler' was in the 14th century.

  2. In some parts of the world, cobblers are also known as 'farriers' or 'horseshoers'.

Related Concepts
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  1. shoemaker: A person who makes and repairs shoes.

  2. baker: A person who makes and sells bread and baked goods.

Culture
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In literature, cobbler has been used as a symbol of thriftiness and resourcefulness. For example, in Mark Twain's 'The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County', the character Dan'l Webster is described as a cobbler who is always able to fix and mend things. In art, cobblers have been depicted in paintings and sculptures as skilled craftsmen. In music, there is a folk song called 'The Cobbler's Song' that tells the story of a cobbler who falls in love with a wealthy woman.

How to Memorize "cobbler"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person sitting at a workbench, repairing and mending shoes. Or, visualize a warm, sweet fruit cobbler fresh out of the oven.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'cobbler' with the image of a skilled craftsman or a delicious dessert.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Cobbler, Cobble Shoes' to remember the meaning of the word as a person who repairs shoes.

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To help you remember the word 'cobbler', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Image association: Imagine a person cobbling shoes, with the word 'cobbler' written on a sign above them. This will help you associate the word with the image and concept.

2. Rhyming: Create a rhyme using the word, such as 'A cobbler is a fellow who mends shoes with skill, yo.' This will help you remember the word through the rhyme.

3. Break it down: Break the word down into smaller parts, such as 'co-' and 'bler'. 'Co-' can mean 'together', and 'bler' might remind you of 'bells' or 'jingles'. Together, they create a word that means someone who puts shoes together.

4. Use it in a sentence: Practice using the word in a sentence, such as 'I took my shoes to the cobbler to get them repaired.' This will help you remember the word in a practical context.

5. Repetition: Repeat the word to yourself several times, either out loud or in your head. This will help to reinforce the word in your memory.

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