"Hobb" meaning in English

See Hobb in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Forms: Hobbs [plural]
Etymology: Middle English Hobb. From a medieval diminutive form of the given name Robert. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|Hobb}} Middle English Hobb Head templates: {{en-proper noun|s}} Hobb (plural Hobbs)
  1. A surname originating as a patronymic. Related terms: Hob, Robb, Rob, Bob
    Sense id: en-Hobb-en-name-Xs1vzbdd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English surnames

Inflected forms

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