First Known Use: 1878
Dictionary
dobby
noun dob·by \ˈdä-bē\
plural dobbies
Definition of DOBBY
1
: a loom attachment for weaving small figures
2
: a fabric or figured weave made with a dobby
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of DOBBY
perhaps from Dobby, nickname for Robert
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up dobby? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).