Hob
MEANING
ORIGIN
British folklore
ETYMOLOGY
Derived from 'Robert', used diminutively
CULTURAL NOTES
Hob is often associated with helpful or mischievous house spirits in folklore.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Used historically in the British Isles to refer to a helpful household spirit.
MEANING
ORIGIN
English
ETYMOLOGY
Middle English hobbe, referring to a shelf
CULTURAL NOTES
In British English, 'hob' also refers to the cooking surface on a stove.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
The term has been used in domestic cooking contexts since the 16th century.
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