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gobiron
What does gobiron mean?
A harmonica. 'Gob' (mouth) plus 'iron' (the metal thing) — Black Country at its most literal and most affectionate. The instrument every miner kept in his waistcoat pocket for the walk home from the pit.
"Me grandad could fair belt a tune out of his gobiron."
Frequently asked questions
What does gobiron mean?
Gobiron is Black Country dialect for a harmonica or mouth organ — literally "mouth iron."
How do you use gobiron in a sentence?
"He pulled out his gobiron and played a tune."
Where does gobiron come from?
It's from the Black Country dialect, combining "gob" (mouth) and "iron" — a literal "mouth iron."
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