dobbin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An old jaded horse.
  2. Sea gravel mixed with sand.
  3. Synonym of horse (illegitimate study aid)
name
  1. A surname originating as a patronymic.
  2. A pet name given to workhorses, and by extension, a placeholder name used for any workhorse, much like John Q. Public and other such placeholders are used for people.
  3. An unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Texas, United States.
  4. An unincorporated community in Grant County, West Virginia, United States.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɒbɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-dobbin.wav /ˈdɑbɪn/

Word forms

dobbin dobbins

Etymology

From Dobbin, a common name given to workhorses.

Synonyms

Derived words

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