n. The chaffinch. [ Prov. Eng. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. scobs, or scobis, sawdust, scrapings + -form: cf. F. scobiforme. ] Having the form of, or resembling, sawdust or raspings. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. sing. & pl. [ L. scobs, or scobis, fr. scabere to scrape. ]