Hob
Hob , noun
[Probably akin to hump. Compare 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.
(Mechanics) A threaded and fluted hardened steel cutter, resembling a tap, used in a lathe for forming the teeth of screw chasers, worm wheels, etc.
4.
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 , noun
[Orig. an abbrev. of Robin, Robert; Robin Goodfellow a celebrated fairy, or domestic spirit. Compare Hobgoblin, and see Robin.]
1.
A fairy; a sprite; an elf. [Obsolete]
From elves, hobs, and fairies,...
Defend us, good Heaven!
2.
A countryman; a rustic; a clown. [Obsolete] — Nares
Hob , noun
(Zoology) The male ferret.