What are cobwebs?

The Middle English name for a spider web. Origin of the Word is coppeweb, coppe pronounced 'cobbie' being the Middle English Word for spider, which was introduced to England by Dutch invaders and originally pronounced 'kab' in the Netherlands. Contrary to popular belief, cobwebs only form when dust collects on wayward pieces of silk produced by Spiders or other insects. Popular myth indicates that dust alone is capable of forming a chain, with each piece connecting to the next piece, finally forming intricate lines in corners and across furniture. This belief is erroneous.