ɪn noun
1.
a horse, especially a quiet, plodding horse for farm work or family use.
2.
a drinking vessel of the 18th century holding a gill.
Origin:
1590–1600; alteration of Robin, hypocoristic form of Robert
1590–1600; alteration of Robin, hypocoristic form of Robert
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| —n | |
| 1. | a name for a horse, esp a workhorse, often used in children's tales, etc |
| 2. | (NZ) a trolley for moving loose wool in a woolshed or shearing shed |
| [C16: from Robin, pet form of Robert] | |
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Dobbin
is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
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Word Origin & History
dobbin
"farm horse," 1596 (in "Merchant of Venice"), probably from diminutive form of Dob, familiar of Robin; personal name applied to a horse.
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