Etymology

dobby

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Today it means: A device in some looms that allows the weaving of small geometric patterns. Full definition →

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dobby · noun1

From Dobby. Sense “household ghost” from Dob, variant of Rob.

Dobby · proper noun2

From Dobbie.

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