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Hobbism
- - The philosophical system of Thomas Hobbes, an English materialist (1588-1679); esp., his political theory that the most perfect form of civil government is an absolute monarchy with despotic control over everything relating to law, morals, and religion.
Hobbist
- - One who accepts the doctrines of Thomas Hobbes.
Hobbits
- noun - an imaginary being similar to a person but smaller and with hairy feet; invented by J.R.R. Tolkien
Hobbled
- verb - hamper the action or progress of; "The chairman was hobbled by the all-powerful dean"
- strap the foreleg and hind leg together on each side (of a horse) in order to keep the legs on the same side moving in unison; "hobble race horses"
- walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury; "The old woman hobbles down to the store every day"
Hobbler
- noun - someone who has a limp and walks with a hobbling gait
Hobbles
- noun - a shackle for the ankles or feet
- hamper the action or progress of; "The chairman was hobbled by the all-powerful dean"
- strap the foreleg and hind leg together on each side (of a horse) in order to keep the legs on the same side moving in unison; "hobble race horses"
- the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg
- walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury; "The old woman hobbles down to the store every day"
Hobiler
- - A light horseman. See 2d Hobbler.
Hobnail
- noun - a short nail with a thick head; used to protect the soles of boots
- supply with hobnails
Hobnobs
- verb - rub elbows with; "He hobnobs with the best of society"
Hockday
- - A holiday commemorating the expulsion of the Danes, formerly observed on the second Tuesday after Easter; -- called also hocktide.