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hobbletehoy
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hobbletehoy, n. [ Cf. Prob. E. hobbledygee with a limping movement; also F. hobereau, a country squire, E. hobby, and OF. hoi to-day; perh. the orig. sense was, an upstart of to-day.].
A youth between boy and man; an awkward, gawky young fellow . [1913 Webster]
"All the men, boys, and hobbledehoys attached to the farm."
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