dobbin
pronunciation
How to pronounce dobbin in British English:
UK ['dɒbɪn]
How to pronounce dobbin in American English:
US ['dɒbɪn]
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- Noun:
- a quiet plodding workhorse
Word Origin
- dobbin (n.)
- "farm horse," 1596 (in "Merchant of Venice"), probably from diminutive form of Dob (early 13c.), common Middle English familiar form of masc. proper name Robin or Robert; personal name applied to a horse.
Example
- 1. Lady jane and mrs. dobbin became great friends .
- 2. This praise and confidence smote dobbin 's heart very keenly .
- 3. Prof. frank dobbin , dept. of sociology , harvard university .
- 4. Tell me , how is major dobbin ?
- 5. There was everyday life before honest dobbin .