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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hob(b)ling, vbl. n. [f. Hobbill v.1] Shaking, jogging. —1540 Lynd. Sat. 4425.
Ȝe wald not stick to preife my graith With hobling [B. hobbing] of your hippis