Etymology

dobson

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Today it means: The aquatic larva of a large neuropterous insect (Corydalus cornutus), used as bait in fishing. Full definition →

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dobson · noun1

Back-formation from dobsonfly.

Dobson · proper noun2

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

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