Hobbism :: Hobbism (n.) The philosophical system of Thomas Hobbes, an English materialist (1588-1679); esp., his political theory that the most perfect form of civil government is an absolute monarchy with despotic control over everything relating to law, morals, and religion..
Hobbist :: Hobbist (n.) One who accepts the doctrines of Thomas Hobbes.
Hobble :: Hobble (n. i.) To walk lame, bearing chiefly on one leg; to walk with a hitch or hop, or with crutches..
Hobble :: Hobble (n. i.) To move roughly or irregularly; -- said of style in writing.
Hobble :: Hobble (v. t.) To fetter by tying the legs; to hopple; to clog.
Hobble :: Hobble (v. t.) To perplex; to embarrass.
Hobble :: Hobble (n.) An unequal gait; a limp; a halt; as, he has a hobble in his gait..
Hobblebush :: Hobblebush (n.) A low bush (Viburnum lantanoides) having long, straggling branches and handsome flowers. It is found in the Northern United States. Called also shinhopple..
Hobbler :: Hobbler (n.) One who by his tenure was to maintain a horse for military service; a kind of light horseman in the Middle Ages who was mounted on a hobby.
Hobbletehoy :: Hobbletehoy (n.) A youth between boy and man; an awkward, gawky young fellow ..
Hobbyhorse :: Hobbyhorse (n.) A strong, active horse, of a middle size, said to have been originally from Ireland; an ambling nag..
Hobbyhorse :: Hobbyhorse (n.) A stick, often with the head or figure of a horse, on which boys make believe to ride..
Hobbyhorse :: Hobbyhorse (n.) A subject or plan upon which one is constantly setting off; a favorite and ever-recurring theme of discourse, thought, or effort; that which occupies one's attention unduly, or to the weariness of others; a ruling passion..
Hobbyhorsical :: Hobbyhorsical (n.) Pertaining to, or having, a hobby or whim; eccentric; whimsical..