fob n also fobber OED ~ sb³ dial; EDD 1 Gl Ha So D. Foam, froth; something unsubstantial.
   P 104-60 ~ Froth on sea-shore after the water recedes; something with no substance to it. T 50-64 They had lots o' tinned meat, an' cottage beef, an' stuff like that. An' baker's bread—nothing you get tired of quicker. Baker's bread—it is only a fob. C 71-21 Fobber. Foam which settles on the top of water. Q 71-17 ~ froth on sea-shore after water recedes or froth around ponds.

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