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In some senses, dobbin is marked as dated, slang, UK. Watch for register when choosing this word.
dobbin
UK /ˈdɒbɪn/ US /ˈdɑbɪn/
name 4noun 3
Collocations
3ADJ.
old
DOBBIN + NOUN
e, phillhor
ADV.
then
Definitions
noun
1
An old jaded horse.
2
Sea gravel mixed with sand.
3
Synonym of horse (illegitimate study aid)
name
1
A surname originating as a patronymic.
2
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.
Early automobiles were a menace to old Dobbin
[…] thou haſt got more haire on thy chin, then Dobbin my phillhorſe has on his taile.
3
An unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Texas, United States.
4
An unincorporated community in Grant County, West Virginia, United States.
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Early automobiles were a menace to old Dobbin
Wiktionary02
[…] thou haſt got more haire on thy chin, then Dobbin my phillhorſe has on his taile.
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