name
Meaning 1
A surname originating as a patronymic.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
dobby
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
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Pronunciation
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rhymes with -ɒbi
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name
Meaning 2
A male given name.
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noun
Meaning 3
A device in some looms that allows the weaving of small geometric patterns.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: business, manufacturing, textiles, weaving
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noun
Meaning 4
The patterns so woven, or the fabric containing the patterns.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: business, manufacturing, textiles
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noun
Meaning 5
An evil or mischievous fairy or ghost sometimes said to haunt a building or household.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences
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noun
Meaning 6
A dotard.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, countable, uncountable
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: dodipole, mimmerkin, dobby, dotard, dote, dotel, doter, dottle
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noun
Meaning 7
The children's game of tag.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Qualifier: chiefly Nottinghamshire
Topics: games
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History
Etymology
From Dobbie.
From Dobby. Sense “household ghost” from Dob, variant of Rob.