Hob
See also: hob
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From a medieval diminutive form of the given name Robin, and separately as a French diminutive of Robert.
Pronunciation
[edit]- (General American) enPR: hŏb, IPA(key): /hɑb/
- (Received Pronunciation) enPR: hŏb, IPA(key): /hɒb/
Audio (General Australian): (file) - Rhymes: -ɒb
Proper noun
[edit]Hob
- (obsolete) A diminutive of the male given names Robert or Robin.
- (archaic) A nickname for Robin Goodfellow, Puck; (later) the devil
- A surname originating as a patronymic.
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