dobby

Meaning

1. A device in some looms that allows the weaving of small geometric patterns.
2. The patterns so woven, or the fabric containing the patterns.
3. An evil or mischievous fairy or ghost sometimes said to haunt a building or household.
4. A dotard.
5. The children's game of tag.

Synonyms

tag

tig

it

🇮🇹

dobby machine

dobbie

tip you're it

Etymology

From Dobby.