Hob

See also: hob

English

Etymology

From a medieval diminutive form of the given name Robin, and separately as a French diminutive of Robert.

Pronunciation

  • (General American) enPR: hŏb, IPA(key): /hɑb/
  • (Received Pronunciation) enPR: hŏb, IPA(key): /hɒb/
  • Audio (General Australian):(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɒb

Proper noun

Hob

  1. (obsolete) A nickname for Robin or Robert
  2. (archaic) A nickname for Robin Goodfellow, Puck; (later) the devil
  3. A surname originating as a patronymic.

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