What does dobby mean?
Dobby means A device in some looms that allows the weaving of small geometric patterns..
Dobby
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
A device in some looms that allows the weaving of small geometric patterns..
Definitions by Sense
- A device in some looms that allows the weaving of small geometric patterns.
- 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.
- (archaic) A dotard.
- (uncountable, chiefly Nottingham) The children's game of tag.
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Word Forms
- dobbies
- dobbie
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What is a synonym for dobby?
Common synonyms include dodipole, mimmerkin.
What is the opposite of dobby?
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