Where does “cobber” come from?
cobber (English) comes from Yiddish חבֿר, from Hebrew חָבֵר — male friend, comrade; friend; {{l|en|comrade}}.
cobber (English): A pal, buddy, mate, friend; "often used in direct...
Definitions
- A pal, buddy, mate, friend; "often used in direct...
Ancestry of “cobber”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Yiddish | חבֿר | friend, buddy, comrade; boyfriend; comrade |
| 2 | Hebrew | חָבֵר | male friend, comrade; friend; {{l|en|comrade}} |