dobby

American  

[dob-ee] / ˈdɒb i /

noun

plural

dobbies

1. British Dialect. a fatuous person; fool.

2. Textiles.

   1. an attachment on a loom, used in weaving small patterns.

   2. Also called dobby weave.  a small geometric or floral pattern produced by this attachment.

   3. a fabric having such a pattern.

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dobby British  

/ ˈdɒbɪ /

noun

1. an attachment to a loom, used in weaving small figures

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Etymology

Origin of dobby

1685–95; akin to dial. dovie stupid, imbecile, derivative of dove to doze, dote, Old English dofian, dobian; cognate with German toben to rage; compare Old English dobende decrepit

Example Sentences

But it was Yang in prosthetics as Dobby the House Elf from “Harry Potter” who won the night despite a hilarious wardrobe malfunction — his rag outfit kept coming off at the shoulder.

From Los Angeles Times

Dobby begins by defending J.K.

From Los Angeles Times

Framestore has had some popular successes to its name: Paddington Bear in the film series, Dobby from the “Harry Potter” universe and Groot and Rocket Raccoon from the Marvel movies.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Atkinson said this case was not about Dobby, but about the actions of the chasing car which, the court heard, had caused Dobby to start driving in a way that was "obviously and significantly dangerous".

From BBC

Harry Potter: Welsh officials say a memorial to Dobby the elf can stay, but please stop leaving socks.

From New York Times