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Cobbler (kob-ler) Noun a person who mends shoes More about Cobbler First recorded in the 13th century. Apparently, the word comes from two Middle English sources: cobelere, “one who mends shoes,” and cobeler, “wooden bowl or dish.” The latter is thought to be related to the fruit pie as well as the beverage containing alcohol, ice, and slices of fruit. Examples of Cobbler My favourite boots had a broken heel, so I took them to the cobbler to get them repaired. The cobbler in town has been fixing shoes for over thirty years and is known for his exceptional craftsmanship. Zephyrean (zef-uh-ree-uhn) Adjective full of or containing light breezes More about Zephyrean First recorded in 1830–40. Formed from zephyr, “the west wind” + mean, an element used to form adjectives from nouns ending in -ea. In ancient Greek mythology, Zephyrus was the god as well as the personification of the westerly wind, considered to be the most gentle and pleasant of the four winds. Cf. with favonian, “or relatin...