Hob definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary HOB HOB'BISM, n. The principles of the sceptical Thomas Hobbes. WordNet ... supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings [syn: goblin, hob, hobgoblin] 2: (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous [syn: elf, hob, gremlin, pixie, pixy, brownie, imp] 3: a hard steel edge ... something can be kept warm v 1: cut with a hob Merriam Webster's I. noun Etymology: Middle English hobbe, ...
HOB OR NOB Definitions 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue Will you hob or nob with me? a question formerly in fashion at ... the hearth, or grate, a small elevated projection, called the hob; and behind it a seat. In winter time the beer was placed on the hob to warm: and the cold beer was set on a ... called the nob; so that the question, Will you have hob or nob? seems only to have meant, Will you have warm or cold beer? i.e. beer from the hob, or beer from the nob.
hob-a-nob definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Hobnob Hob"nob`, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Hornobbed; p. pr. & vb ... n. Hornobbing.] 1. To drink familiarly (with another). [ Written also hob-a-nob.] 2. To associate familiarly; to be on intimate ...
Hobby definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary HOB'BY, n. A kind of hawk; a hawk of the lure. HOB'BY, n. 1. A strong active horse, of a middle ... hobe small bird of prey Webster's 1913 Dictionary Hobby Hob"by, n.; pl. Hobbies. [OE. hobi; cf. OF. hobe, hob['e], F. hobereau a hobby, a species of falcon. OF ... subbuteo), formerly trained for hawking. Webster's 1913 Dictionary Hobby Hob"by, Hobbyhorse Hob"by*horse`, n. [OE. hobin a nag, OF. hobin ...
... solid piece of timber in which the spokes are inserted. HOB, n. A clown; a fairy. WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005 ... hub of a vehicle's wheel. Etymology: 16th c.: perh. = HOB(1) Webster's 1913 Dictionary Nave Nave (n[=a]v ... and through which the axle passes; -- called also hub or hob. 2. The navel. [Obs.] --hak. Webster's 1913 Dictionary Hub Hub, n. [See 1st Hob.] 1. The central part, usually cylindrical, of a wheel; the ... upon a die, used in coining, etc. 6. A screw hob. See Hob, 3. 7. A block for scotching a wheel. Hub ...
Hobnob definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary HOB'NOB, adv. Take, or not take; a familiar invitation to ... by with) mix socially or informally. 2 drink together. Etymology: hob or nob = give or take, of alternate drinking; earlier hab ... nab, = have or not have Webster's 1913 Dictionary Hobnob Hob"nob`, adv. [AS. habban to have + habban to have not ... hit or miss. (Obs.) --Holinshed. Webster's 1913 Dictionary Hobnob Hob"nob`, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Hornobbed; p. pr. & vb ... n. Hornobbing.] 1. To drink familiarly (with another). [ Written also hob-a-nob.] 2. To associate familiarly; to be on intimate terms. Webster's 1913 Dictionary Hobnob Hob"nob`, n. Familiar, social intercourse. --W. Black. Collin's ...
Hobble definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary HOB'BLE, v.i. 1. To walk lamely, bearing chiefly on ... While you Pindaric truths rehearse, She hobbles in alternate verse. HOB'BLE, v.t. To perplex. [Not in use.] HOB'BLE, n. An unequal halting gait; an encumbered awkward step ... rock from side to side Webster's 1913 Dictionary Hobble Hob"ble, n. i. [imp. & p. p. Hobbled; p. pr. & vb ... versification, the mean diction. --Jeffreys. Webster's 1913 Dictionary Hobble Hob"ble, v. t. 1. To fetter by tying the legs ... 2. To perplex; to embarrass. Webster's 1913 Dictionary Hobble Hob"ble, n. 1. An unequal gait; a limp; a ...
Hobgoblin definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary HOB'GOBLIN, n. A fairy; a frightful apparition. WordNet (r) 3 ... supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings [syn: goblin, hob, hobgoblin] 2: an object of dread or apprehension; "Germany was ... Dictionary n. a mischievous imp; a bogy; a bugbear. Etymology: HOB(2) + GOBLIN Webster's 1913 Dictionary Hobgoblin Hob"gob`lin, n. [See 2d Hob, and Goblin.] A frightful goblin; an imp; a bugaboo; also ... bogeyman, bugaboo, bugbear, fee-faw-fum, frightener, ghost, ghoul, goblin, hob, holy terror, horror, incubus, monster, nightmare, ogre, ogress, ouphe, ...
Hobnail definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary HOB'NAIL, n. A nail with a thick strong head, for ... small knobbly projections due to cirrhosis. Derivatives: hobnailed adj. Etymology: HOB(1) + NAIL Webster's 1913 Dictionary Hobnail Hob"nail`, n. [1st hob + nail.] 1. A short, sharp-pointed, large-headed nail, -- used ... of cirrhosis of the liver. Webster's 1913 Dictionary Hobnail Hob"nail`, v. t. To tread down roughly, as with hobnailed ... of country farmers and ploughmen being commonly stuck full of hob-nails, and even often clouted, or tipped with iron. ...
Hobbyhorse definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary HOB'BYHORSE, n. [tautological.] A hobby; a wooden horse on which ... constantly reverts b. hobby II Webster's 1913 Dictionary Hobby Hob"by, Hobbyhorse Hob"by*horse`, n. [OE. hobin a nag, OF. hobin hobby ... the phrase of Sterne. --Macaulay. Webster's 1913 Dictionary Hobby Hob"by, Hobbyhorse Hob"by*horse`, n. [OE. hobin a nag, OF. hobin hobby ...
Hobbler definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary HOB'BLER, n. One that hobbles. HOB'BLER, n. [from hobby.] One who by his tenure was ... s noun see hobble I Webster's 1913 Dictionary Hobbler Hob"bler, n. One who hobbles. Webster's 1913 Dictionary Hobbler Hob"bler, n. [OE. also hobeler, OF. hobelier, LL. hobellarius. See ...
... definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Hub Hub, n. [See 1st Hob.] 1. The central part, usually cylindrical, of a wheel; the ... upon a die, used in coining, etc. 6. A screw hob. See Hob, 3. 7. A block for scotching a wheel. Hub plank ...