doby
Americannoun
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dobies
plural
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Etymology
Origin of doby
Aphetic form
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They'd cut a trail in them doby flats like a bunch uh gallopin' buffalo.
From Raw Gold A Novel by Clarence H. (Clarence Herbert) Rowe
A friend of mine who enlisted when I did, caught a severe case of the doby itch which kept him in an almost helpless condition for eight months.
From A Soldier in the Philippines by Needom N. Freeman
I was informed that it was doby itch, and that I should have it doctored before it spread.
From A Soldier in the Philippines by Needom N. Freeman
Then we had to dig our way to the doby where we remained from Tuesday evening until Thursday morning.
From Collection of Nebraska Pioneer Reminiscences by Daughters of the American Revolution. Nebraska
The storm was so terrific that it was impossible to get to the well, fifteen feet from the doby.
From Collection of Nebraska Pioneer Reminiscences by Daughters of the American Revolution. Nebraska
The dobies were employed in washing and ironing their master’s clothes, while the other servants and camp-followers were mending, making, and repairing garments, saddles, and harness, and tackle of all descriptions.
From Mark Seaworth by William Henry Giles Kingston
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