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dobbin

[ dob-in ]

noun

  1. a horse, especially a quiet, plodding horse for farm work or family use.
  2. a drinking vessel of the 18th century holding a gill.


dobbin

/ ˈdɒbɪn /

noun

  1. a name for a horse, esp a workhorse, often used in children's tales, etc
  2. a trolley for moving loose wool in a woolshed or shearing shed
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of dobbin1

First recorded in 1590–1600; alteration of Robin, diminutive or pet name of Robert
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Word History and Origins

Origin of dobbin1

C16: from Robin, pet form of Robert
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Example Sentences

This sort of sustained engagement can short-circuit racially triggered instances of the confirmation bias, wrote Dobbin.

The horses can't get up here any more than old Dobbin could.

Now we would sorrowfully ask our contemporary if he thinks flattery like this can soothe the dull cold ear of young Dobbin?

It is this coming event that the author has depicted in his fantastic story, 'The Dobbin.'

An urchin blew his whistle, and the rude company started with their dogs to attack once more the dobbin.

And I feel exactly as honest Dobbin feels when his harness is slipped off after a long journey with a good deal of up-hill work.

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