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hob

3 entries found.
  1. 1hob (noun)
  2. 2hob (noun)
  3. 3hob (transitive verb)

Main Entry:
1hob Listen to the pronunciation of 1hob
Pronunciation:
\ˈhäb\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English hobbe, from Hobbe, nickname for Robert
Date:
15th century
1dialect English : hobgoblin, elf2: mischief, trouble —used with play and raise<always raising hob>
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