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dobbin

/ˈdɑbɪn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.31 in modern English

Syllables
dob-bin
IPA
/ˈdɑbɪn/
11
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An old jaded horse.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Sea gravel mixed with sand.

British usage; Uncountable

noun

Synonym of horse (illegitimate study aid)

Countable; Dated; Slang; Uncountable

name

A surname originating as a patronymic.

name

A pet name given to workhorses, and by extension, a placeholder name used for any workhorse, much like John Q. Public and other such placeholders are used for people.

name

An unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Texas, United States.

name

An unincorporated community in Grant County, West Virginia, United States.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Dobbin, a common name given to workhorses.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈdɑbɪn/
  • British English: /ˈdɒbɪn/

Usage

Inflected Forms

dobbins (plural)

Derived Forms

dobbin Dobbinson Dobinson

Synonyms

hack jade nag horse farm horse

Rhymes With

robyn robbin robin round robin bobbin

Questions

How do you pronounce dobbin?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdɑbɪn/.
What does dobbin mean?
An old jaded horse.
Where does dobbin come from?
From Dobbin, a common name given to workhorses.

How to pronounce dobbin

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