nob1
[nob]
- Slang. the head.
- Cribbage. Sometimes his nobs. the jack of the same suit as the card turned up, counting one to the holder.
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Origin of nob1
First recorded in 1690–1700; perhaps variant of knob
nob2
[nob]
- a person of wealth or social importance.
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Origin of nob2
1745–55; earlier knabb (Scots), nab; of uncertain origin
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Contemporary Examples
Open since 1912, it is a counter with 20 or so seats situated on a busy street in between Nob Hill and Russian Hill.
Historical Examples
When he've got a drop in his nob, it's always for singin' he is—an' that's the worst of him.
Weighed and WantingGeorge MacDonald
Shan't I be glad when I get richer and better known, and hob and nob with him!'
A Pair of Blue EyesThomas Hardy
"Yo' nob'but served him right, I'm thinkin'," said the Master.
Bob, Son of BattleAlfred Ollivant
Hob, nob is applied by Shakspeare to another alternative, viz.
Hob or nob is explained by him to mean "Will you have a glass of wine or not?"
nob1
- the jack of the suit turned up
- one for his nob the call made with this jack, scoring one point
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Word Origin
C19: of uncertain origin
nob2
- slang, mainly British a person of social distinction
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Word Origin
C19: of uncertain origin
nob3
- slang the head
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Word Origin
C17: perhaps a variant of knob
nob4
- a variant spelling of knob (def. 4) taboo
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Word Origin and History for nob
n.
"head," c.1700, slang variant of knob (q.v.).
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