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hob

UK/hɒb/ US/hɑb/ uncommon archaic obsolete uk
noun (4) verb (1)

noun

1.
2.
3.

a hard steel edge tool used to cut gears

4.

a shelf beside an open fire where something can be kept warm

verb

1.

cut with a hob

Origin

From Middle English Hob (a diminutive of Robin, an Old French [Term?] diminutive of Robert), through its connection with Robin Goodfellow and (later) the devil. Compare hobgoblin; see robin.

Phrases

  • hot as the hobs of Hell
  • play hob with
  • raise hob

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