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Which traditional observance is the hobby horse particularly associated with in England?
Which traditional observance is the hobby horse particularly associated with in England?
- Christmas processions
- Easter celebrations
- May Day celebrations (correct)
- Halloween parades
What is the etymology of the word 'hobby' in 'hobby horse'?
What is the etymology of the word 'hobby' in 'hobby horse'?
- It is derived from the word 'hobby' meaning a small horse. (correct)
- It is derived from the name 'Hobin' which was customarily given to a cart-horse.
- It is derived from the abbreviation 'Hob' for Robert.
- It is derived from the French word 'haubby' meaning costume.
What is the meaning of the word 'hobby' according to the OED?
What is the meaning of the word 'hobby' according to the OED?
- A costumed character
- A small or middle-sized horse (correct)
- A variant of the name Robin
- A traditional seasonal custom
Where did the Old French term 'hobin' or 'haubby' come from?
Where did the Old French term 'hobin' or 'haubby' come from?
Who stated that 'Hobby' was a name customarily given to a cart-horse?
Who stated that 'Hobby' was a name customarily given to a cart-horse?
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Hobby Horse's connection, England
Hobby Horse's connection, England
Hobby horses are strongly linked to May Day celebrations in England.
'Hobby' etymology (horse)
'Hobby' etymology (horse)
'Hobby' in "hobby horse" comes from the word 'hobby', meaning a small horse.
OED definition of 'hobby' (horse)
OED definition of 'hobby' (horse)
According to the OED, 'hobby' is a small or medium-sized horse.
'Hobin'/'Haubby' origin
'Hobin'/'Haubby' origin
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Cart-horse connection
Cart-horse connection
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Study Notes
Hobby Horse in England
- The hobby horse is particularly associated with May Day celebrations in England.
Etymology of 'Hobby'
- The word 'hobby' in 'hobby horse' is derived from the Old French term 'hobin' or 'haubby'.
- The Old French term 'hobin' or 'haubby' originated from the Middle English word 'hobin', meaning a small horse or pony.
Meaning of 'Hobby'
- According to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), the word 'hobby' means a small horse or pony, especially one kept for pleasure riding.
Historical Context
- In the past, 'Hobby' was a common name given to a cart-horse, as stated by some historians.
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