hob的词源

英文词源

hob

hob: see hub

hob (n.)

"side of fireplace," 1670s, alteration of hubbe (1510s), of unknown origin, perhaps somehow related to the first element in hobnail.

Hob (n.)

"clown, prankster," short for hobgoblin (q.v.). Hence, to play (the) hob "make mischief" (by 1834).

中文词源

hob：炉盘，烤炉搁架

来自古英语habban,持，握，词源同have,heave.用于指壁炉搁架或炉盘。

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hob：小妖，捣乱，恶作剧

来自中古英语Hob,小妖精，来自人名Robin的昵称。引申词义捣乱，恶作剧。比较old Nick,妖怪，来自人名Nicolas昵称。