bobchin

English

Etymology

bob +‎ chin

Noun

bobchin (plural bobchins)

(obsolete) A fool.
- 1614, Ben Jonson, Bartholomew Fair, act 3, scene 4:
  Yes, and keep it during the Fair, bobchin.

Synonyms

imbecile; See also Thesaurus:fool

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