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dobie

1 American  
[doh-bee] / ˈdoʊ bi /

noun

  1. Chiefly Southwestern U.S. adobe.

  2. a playing marble, especially one made of clay.

Dobie 2 American  
[doh-bee] / ˈdoʊ bi /

noun

  1. (James) Frank, 1888–1964, U.S. folklorist, educator, and author.

Etymology

Origin of dobie

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40; aphetic form

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