Hob, n. [Orig. an abbrev. of Robin, Robert; Robin Goodfellow a celebrated fairy, or domestic spirit. Cf. Hobgoblin, and see Robin.] 1. A fairy; a sprite; an elf.
From elves, hobs, and fairies,...
Defend us, good Heaven! Beau. & FL.
2. A countryman; a rustic; a clown. Nares.