dobber

1 of 2

noun (1)

dob·​ber

ˈdäbə(r)

plural -s

dialectal

: a float to a fishing line

dobber

2 of 2

noun (2)

"

plural -s

: a dabchick or other small grebe

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Dutch, from Middle Dutch, float; perhaps akin to Old English dūfan to dive

Noun (2)

dob + -er

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