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dob·bin
(dŏb′ĭn)n.
A horse, especially a working farm horse.
[From Dobbin, alteration of Robin, nickname for Robert.]
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dobbin
(ˈdɒbɪn)n
1. a name for a horse, esp a workhorse, often used in children's tales, etc
2. (Agriculture) NZ a trolley for moving loose wool in a woolshed or shearing shed
[C16: from Robin, pet form of Robert]
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dob•bin
(ˈdɒb ɪn)n.
a horse, esp. a quiet, plodding horse for farm work or family use.
[1590–1600; alter. of Robin, hypocoristic form of Robert]
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Noun | 1. | dobbin - a quiet plodding workhorse workhorse - a horse used for plowing and hauling and other heavy labor |
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