Hob, n. A peg, pin, or mark used as
a target in some games, as an iron pin in quoits; also, a game in
which such a target is used.
Hob, n. (Zoöl.) The
male ferret.
Hob, n. [Orig. an abbrev. of
Robin, Robert; Robin Goodfellow a celebrated
fairy, or domestic spirit. Cf. Hobgoblin, and see
Robin. ] 1. A fairy; a sprite; an
elf. [Obs.]
From elves, hobs, and fairies, . . .
Defend us, good Heaven !
Beau. & FL.
2. A countryman; a rustic; a clown.
[Obs.] Nares.
Hob (?), n. [Prob. akin to hump.
Cf. Hub. ]
1. The hub of a wheel. See Hub.
Washington.
2. The flat projection or iron shelf at the
side of a fire grate, where things are put to be kept warm.
Smart.
3. (Mech.) A threaded and fluted
hardened steel cutter, resembling a tap, used in a lathe for forming
the teeth of screw chasers, worm wheels, etc.