Dobby
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dobby is a noun meaning A device in some looms that allows the weaving of small geometric patterns.
Meaning
A device in some looms that allows the weaving of small geometric patterns.
More Meanings
- The patterns so woven, or the fabric containing the patterns.
- An evil or mischievous fairy or ghost sometimes said to haunt a building or household.
- (uncountable, chiefly Nottingham) The children's game of tag.
- (archaic) A dotard.
Word Forms
- dobbies
- dobbie
Synonyms for dobby
Depending on context, synonyms include dodipole, mimmerkin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include loom, lamp, illuminator, drawloom, simple, bobbinet.
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