dobby
- (countable, uncountable) A device in some looms that allows the weaving of small geometric patterns.
- (countable, uncountable) The patterns so woven, or the fabric containing the patterns.
- (countable, uncountable) An evil or mischievous fairy or ghost sometimes said to haunt a building or household.
- (archaic, countable, uncountable) A dotard.
- (countable, uncountable) The children's game of tag.
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