hobble.
One of the short straps tied between the legs of unfenced horses, allowing them to wander short distances but preventing them from running off.
Meaning & usage
One of the short straps tied between the legs of unfenced horses, allowing them to wander short distances but preventing them from running off.
An unsteady, off-balance step.
A difficult situation; a scrape.
An odd job; a piece of casual work.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English hobblen, hobelen, akin to Middle Dutch hoblen, hobbelen (Modern Dutch hobbelen), Middle High German hoppeln (“to hop, limp, hobble”).
To fetter by tying the legs; to restrict (a horse) with hobbles.
To walk lame, or unevenly.
To move or proceed roughly or irregularly.
To disable; to impede.
To commit (a person) for trial.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English hobblen, hobelen, akin to Middle Dutch hoblen, hobbelen (Modern Dutch hobbelen), Middle High German hoppeln (“to hop, limp, hobble”).
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