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Hob (?), n. [Prob. akin to hump. Cf. Hub. ]
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1. The hub of a wheel. See Hub. Washington.
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2. The flat projection or iron shelf at the side of a fire grate, where things are put to be kept warm. Smart.
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3. (Mech.) A threaded and fluted hardened steel cutter, resembling a tap, used in a lathe for forming the teeth of screw chasers, worm wheels, etc.
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4. A peg, pin, or mark used as a target in some games, as an iron pin in quoits; also, a game in which such a target is used.
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Hob, n. [Orig. an abbrev. of Robin, Robert; Robin Goodfellow a celebrated fairy, or domestic spirit. Cf. Hobgoblin, and see Robin.] 1. A fairy; a sprite; an elf. [Obs.]
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From elves, hobs, and fairies, . . .
Defend us, good Heaven ! Beau. & FL.
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2. A countryman; a rustic; a clown. [Obs.] Nares.

 

Hob, n. (Zo&ö;l.) The male ferret.
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