dobson

[dob-suh n]

noun

Origin of dobson

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; by shortening

Dobson

[dob-suh n]

noun

(Henry) Austin,1840–1921, English poet, biographer, and essayist.

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Contemporary Examples of dobson

A few months later, Dobson endorsed their candidate for president, Howard Phillips.
18 Outrageous Conservative Quotes
Max Blumenthal
September 10, 2009
He freely admitted to a Wall Street Journal reporter that the principal difference between him and Dobson is “a matter of tone.”
Rick Warren's Double Life
Max Blumenthal
November 14, 2008
While USAID turned into a slush fund for Dobson, Powell remained the good soldier, loyal to White House orders.
The Man Who Helped Drive Powell Away From His Party
Max Blumenthal
October 22, 2008
Immediately, Dobson faxed a five-page letter to Reed accusing him of unholy motives.
The Man Who Helped Drive Powell Away From His Party
Max Blumenthal
October 22, 2008
Dobson was finally ready to complete his 180-degree reversal.
The Man Who Helped Drive Powell Away From His Party
Max Blumenthal
October 22, 2008

Historical Examples of dobson

So I go to see Dobson and find that he has just got the news that his son is dead.
If Winter Don't
Barry Pain
Dobson is very gravely in error in telling you anything at all about it.
If Winter Don't
Barry Pain
Diggle, Dobson, Mabel—they were all so cruel and rude to him.
If Winter Don't
Barry Pain
Effie would apply to young Dobson, and failing him, to old Dobson.
If Winter Don't
Barry Pain
“A pleasant voyage to you, Captain Dobson,” said the lieutenant.
The Heir of Kilfinnan
W.H.G. Kingston