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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

Example Sentences

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Toulouse star Kinghorn will start at full-back in place of Tom Jordan, who drops to the bench, while Van der Merwe, Scotland's record try-scorer, returns on the wing following an injury to Jamie Dobie.

From Barron's

Jack Dempsey, belligerence on legs, Jamie Ritchie, a warrior in his 40 minutes, and Jamie Dobie, class in every area after a rough experience in Rome, are not going to make it to Wales.

From BBC

Italy went to the air once more, Lynagh got the better of the targeted Jamie Dobie and the score was on.

From BBC

Kyle Steyn and Jamie Dobie have been excellent in all facets of their game for Glasgow this season, not just the glamorous stuff.

From BBC

Bristol's Tom Jordan starts at full-back, in place of Kinghorn, flanked by Glasgow wings Kyle Steyn and Jamie Dobie for the match in Rome.

From Barron's

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