Bobby
['bɒbɪ] or ['bɑbi]
Definition
(n.) A nickname for a policeman; -- from Sir Robert Peel, who remodeled the police force. See Peeler.
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Definition
n. a shortened familiar form of Robert: a familiar name for a policeman—from Sir Robert Peel Home Secretary at the passing of the Metropolitan Police Act of 1828.—n. Light′-bob a soldier of the light infantry.
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Examples
- Little Bobby nodded to her over his shoulder, without moving his hat, and continued his conversation with the heir of Heehaw. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- It was not an uncommon thing for my staff-officers to hear from Eastern officers, Well, Grant has never met Bobby Lee yet. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Yes; nearly five years since to Robert Leaven, the coachman; and I've a little girl besides Bobby there, that I've christened Jane. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- Tell me everything about them, Bessie: but sit down first; and, Bobby, come and sit on my knee, will you? Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
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