hobhouchinObs. or dial. Also -howchin. [f. Hob n.1 + houchin.] An owl. 1682N. O. Boileau's Lutrin iii. 126 If poor Hobhowchin puts you in this fearing.1750W. Ellis Mod. Husbandm. V. ii. 100 With us the Owl is called Hobhouchin, and makes a great hooping Noise or cry, many times in the Night.