Dobby Definition

dŏbē
dobbies
noun
A mechanical part in a loom that controls the harnesses so as to permit weaving of small geometric figures.
American Heritage
A small geometric figure woven into fabric.
American Heritage
A fabric with such figures.
American Heritage
pronoun

A patronymic surname.

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Other Word Forms of Dobby

Noun

Singular:
dobby
Plural:
dobbies

Origin of Dobby

  • Perhaps from Dobbie diminutive of Dob alteration of Rob nickname for Robert

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From a medieval diminutive form of the given name Robert.

    From Wiktionary

Dobby Sentence Examples

  • It is a light, narrow cloth made with a coloured border which is often so elaborate as to require a dobby loom for its manufacture.

  • Fans will be saddened also by the film inevitably losing much of its source material, like the adorable Dobby the house elf scenes.

  • You'll stay cool and look fresh in this sleeveless cotton dobby dress that features a self-fabric belt and darts to create a slim appearance.

  • What Diamond Dobby refers to is a new design of 3-D diamond pattern material that guarantees 30 percent less of the short touches your skin.

  • Users are thrilled, calling the shorts with the Diamond Dobby feature the best and most comfortable they have ever worn.

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Words Starting With

DDODOB

Words Ending With

YBYBBY

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Words Starting With D and Ending With Y

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