dobbin

dob·bin

D0312800 (dŏb′ĭn)n. A horse, especially a working farm horse.

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[From Dobbin, alteration of Robin, nickname for Robert.]

dobbin

(ˈdɒbɪn) n1. a name for a horse, esp a workhorse, often used in children's tales, etc2. (Agriculture) NZ a trolley for moving loose wool in a woolshed or shearing shed[C16: from Robin, pet form of Robert]

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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dobbin - a quiet plodding workhorse farm horseworkhorse - a horse used for plowing and hauling and other heavy labor