hob

hob · noun, verb¹

Related to hub, but the ultimate origin of both words is obscure.

hob · noun²

1. Old French · derived from[Term?]
2. Middle English · inherited fromHob
3. English todayhob

From Middle English Hob (a diminutive of Robin, an Old French [Term?] diminutive of Robert), through its connection with Robin Goodfellow and (later) the devil. Compare hobgoblin; see robin.

Hob · proper noun³

From a medieval diminutive form of the given name Robin, and separately as a French diminutive of Robert.

Words from the same roots