† ˈgobbet-royal Obs.
In 4 gobetreall, reale, ryal.
[app. a. F. *gobet reial royal tit-bit: see gobbet and royal a.]
Some kind of sweetmeat.
| 1361–2 Durham Acct. Rolls (Surtees) 126 Cofyns de anys confyt et gobetes reale. 1390–1 Earl Derby's Exped. (Camden) 19 Pro ij lb. gobete real, ij. s. 1399–1400 Durham MS. Burs. Roll, Anis comfeth, et gobet ryal. |