English Explanatory Dictionary

Hobson

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A surname originating as a patronymic.
  2. A number of places in the United States:
  3. An unincorporated community in Randolph County, Alabama.
  4. A census-designated place in Washington County, Alabama.
  5. A minor city in Judith Basin County, Montana.
  6. An unincorporated community in Karnes County, Texas.
  7. A village south of Burnopfield, County Durham, England (OS grid ref NZ 1755).

Pronunciation

/ˈhɒb.sən/ /ˈhɑb.sən/

Word forms

Hobson

Etymology

From a medieval diminutive form of the given name Robert + -son.

Derived words

Hobson's choice Hobsonville
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