noun
also dob·bie ˈdäbē, -bi
( -es )
Etymology: probably from Dobby, nickname for Robert
1. dialect Britain : a silly person : dolt
2. dialect Britain : a brownie or sprite believed to possess powers of good and evil
3.
a.
(1) : a loom attachment resembling a jacquard for weaving small figures usually about 12 to 16 threads and seldom more than 30 threads
(2) : a loom having such an attachment
b. : a fabric or figured weave made with a dobby