Dobbin

Pronunciation: /ˈdɑbɪn/

Definitions of dobbin

noun a small, gentle horse, especially one used for pulling carriages or carts

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a cute little dobbin in the petting zoo.

A2 The farmer used a dobbin to plow the fields.

B1 The children enjoyed riding the dobbin around the farm.

B2 The dobbin trotted gracefully through the meadow.

C1 The dobbin was a prized possession of the royal stable.

C2 The majestic dobbin won first place in the equestrian competition.

Examples of dobbin in a Sentence

formal The farmer used Dobbin, his trusty workhorse, to plow the fields.

informal Dobbin is the name of the horse that lives in the barn.

slang I saw Dobbin trotting around the paddock earlier.

figurative Dobbin symbolizes hard work and dedication in this story.

Grammatical Forms of dobbin

• past tense: dobbed
• plural: dobbins
• comparative: more dobbin
• superlative: most dobbin
• present tense: dobbin
• future tense: will dobbin
• perfect tense: have dobbin
• continuous tense: is dobbining
• singular: dobbin
• positive degree: dobbin
• infinitive: to dobbin
• gerund: dobbinning
• participle: dobbinning

Origin and Evolution of dobbin

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'dobbin' is believed to have originated in the Middle Ages in England.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a generic term for a small horse or pony, 'dobbin' eventually became associated with work horses, particularly those used for pulling carts and carriages. Over time, the term has evolved to refer to any horse used for light work or as a general term for a horse of unremarkable appearance.