Cabob \Ca*bob"\, v. t. [Now more commonly spelled {kabob}.] To roast, as a cabob. --Sir. T. Herbert. [1913 Webster]
Cabob \Ca*bob"\, n. [Hindi kab[=a]b] [Now more commonly spelled {kabob}.] 1. A small piece of mutton or other meat roasted on a skewer; -- so called in Turkey and Persia. [Also spelled {kebab}, {kebob}, or {kabab}.] [1913 Webster] 2. A leg of mutton roasted, stuffed with white herrings and sweet herbs. --Wright. [1913 Webster] {shish cabob} See {shish kebob}. [PJC]