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'Obby 'Oss
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English
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thumb|350x350px|right|The Old 'Oss capturing a passing maiden during the May Day festival.
Etymology
From en hobby horse, with h-dropping characteristic of West Country English. Compare en hoss.
Noun
es 1
en UK A male dancer dressed as a horse who cavorts through the town pretending to capture young maidens, as part of a May Day festival in Padstow, Cornwall, England.
See also
en teaser Mari Lwyd
Anagrams
en bboossy boss boy