C is for Cobweb

Ever wondered where the 'cob' came from in the word cobweb? 

Interestingly, the term ordinates from the 13th Century English word coppe, which meant, of course, "spider".  

Whist we refer to the term "spider web" to a web that is apparently still in use, we invariably use "cobweb" to refer to an old or abandoned web, particularly in attics or abandoned houses. It's often a staple form of decoration for haunted houses at Hallowe'en. 

We can also refer to it to show confusion or that your memory is particularly hazy—you might want to "clean out the cobwebs" in an effort to clear your mind.