Dobbin

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English

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Etymology

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From Dobb (a medieval short form of the given name Robert) +‎ -en; thus archaically equivalent to Bobby. Cognate with English Dobbie.

Proper noun

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Dobbin

  1. A surname originating as a patronymic.
  2. A pet name given to workhorses, and by extension, a placeholder name used for any workhorse, much like John Q. Public and other such placeholders are used for people.
    Early automobiles were a menace to old Dobbin

Derived terms

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