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单词 dobby
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Definition of dobby in English:

dobby

nounPlural dobbies ˈdɒbiˈdäbē
  • A mechanism attached to a loom for weaving small patterns similar to but simpler than those produced by a Jacquard loom.

    as modifier dobby loom

Origin

Late 19th century: perhaps an application of the given name Dobbie, from Dob (alteration of the given name Rob). The usage is probably an extension of the earlier sense 'benevolent elf' (who performed household tasks secretly).

 
 

Definition of dobby in US English:

dobby

nounˈdäbē
  • A mechanism attached to a loom for weaving small patterns similar to but simpler than those produced by a Jacquard loom.

    as modifier dobby loom

Origin

Late 19th century: perhaps an application of the given name Dobbie, from Dob (alteration of the given name Rob). The usage is probably an extension of the earlier sense ‘benevolent elf’ (who performed household tasks secretly).

 
 
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