Lexic.us

Definition of Hobby

1. Noun. An auxiliary activity.

2. Noun. A child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers; the child straddles it and pretends to ride.

3. Noun. Small Old World falcon formerly trained and flown at small birds.

Definition of Hobby

1. n. A small, strong-winged European falcon (Falco subbuteo), formerly trained for hawking.

2. n. A strong, active horse, of a middle size, said to have been originally from Ireland; an ambling nag.

Definition of Hobby

1. a recreational pastime [n -BIES]

Medical Definition of Hobby

1. Origin: OE. Hobi; cf. OF. Hobe, hobe, F. Hobereau a hobby, a species of falcon. OF. Hober to move, stir. Cf. Hobby a horse. A small, strong-winged European falcon (Falco subbuteo), formerly trained for hawking. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hobby

hobble hobblebush hobblebush hobblebushes hobbled hobbledehoy hobbledehoys hobbler hobblers hobbles

hobble skirt hobbling hobblings Hobbs hobby (current term) hobby (current term) hobbyhorse hobbyhorses hobbyism hobbyisms

hobbyist hobbyists hobday hobdayed hobdaying hobdays hobgoblin hobgoblins hobjob hobjobbed

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