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Hobson
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English
Etymology
From a medieval diminutive form of the given name en Robert en son.
Pronunciation
en /ˈhɒb.sən/ RP
en /ˈhɑb.sən/ GA
en ɒbsən 2
Proper noun
en patronymics.
en number of places c/USA:
en unincorporated community co/Randolph County s/Alabama.
en CDP co/Washington County s/Alabama.
en minor city co/Judith Basin County s/Montana.
en unincorporated community co/Karnes County s/Texas.
en village south of vill/Burnopfield co/County Durham cc/England OS grid ref NZ 1755.
Derived terms
en Hobson's choice
en Hobsonville
Anagrams
en bhnoos Bohons bonsho bonshō