name, noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A kind of package in which pepper and other dry commodities used to be exported from Southeast Asia. archaic, historical

   "The robbin of rice in Malabar weighed about 84 pounds."

2. 2
   The spring of a carriage.
3. 3
   Alternative form of ropeband. alt-of, alternative

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname originating as a patronymic.
2. 2
   A male given name.
3. 3
   A female given name.

Example

More examples

"The robbin of rice in Malabar weighed about 84 pounds."

Etymology

Variant of Robin, from Robert.

Related phrases

ragged robbin

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