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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A device in some looms that allows the weaving of small geometric patterns. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   The patterns so woven, or the fabric containing the patterns. countable, uncountable
3. 3
   An evil or mischievous fairy or ghost sometimes said to haunt a building or household. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   A dotard. archaic, countable, uncountable
5. 5
   The children's game of tag. uncountable

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname originating as a patronymic.
2. 2
   A male given name (See Dobby (disambiguation); it lists several real persons with the given name Dobby.)

Synonyms

All synonyms

dodipoledotarddotemimmerkintagtouch

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Dobby.

Etymology 2

From Dobbie.

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