Gōb, n.
n. [O. Fr. gob, morsel; N. Fr. gobe, gobbe, a poisoned morsel, poison-ball, gobet, a piece swallowed, gober, to swallow greedily and without tasting. Cf. W. gob, heap, mound; Gael. & Ir. gob, mouth, snout; W. gup, a bird’s head and neck.]
Sense 1. A little mass or collection; a small quantity; a mouthful. [Low.] L’Estrange.
Sense 2. The mouth; also, the spittle or saliva. [Prov. Eng.] Wright.
Sense 3. [Mining.] Same as GOAF, q. v.