The hub of a wheel. See Hub. Washington.
The flat projection or iron shelf at the side of a fire grate, where things are put to be kept warm. Smart.
A threaded and fluted hardened steel cutter, resembling a tap, used in a lathe for forming the teeth of screw chasers, worm wheels, etc.
A fairy; a sprite; an elf. [Obs.] From elves, hobs, and fairies, . . . Defend us, good Heaven ! Beau. & FL.
A countryman; a rustic; a clown. [Obs.] Nares.
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