dobbin

noun

dob·​bin ˈdä-bᵊn How to pronounce dobbin (audio)
1
: a farm horse
2
: a quiet plodding horse

Word History

Etymology

Dobbin, nickname for Robert

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of dobbin was in 1596

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“Dobbin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dobbin. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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