HOBBY

I. noun (plural hobbies) Etymology: Middle English hoby, from Anglo-French hobel, hobé Date: 15th century a small Old World falcon ( Falco subbuteo ) that is dark blue above and white below with dark streaking on the breast, II. noun (plural hobbies) Etymology: short for ~horse Date: 1816 a pursuit outside one's regular occupation engaged in especially for relaxation, ~ist noun