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hob2

Pronunciation: /hɒb/

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Definition of hob

noun

1a male ferret. Compare with gill⁴ (sense 1).

2 archaic or dialect a sprite or hobgoblin.

Phrases

play (or raise) hob: North American cause mischief.

Origin:

late Middle English (in the sense 'country fellow'): pet form of Rob, short for Robin or Robert, often referring specifically to Robin Goodfellow