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Where does “bobben” come from?

bobben (Middle English): to strike, to shake; to strike, beat, shake, jog

Definitions

to strike, to shake; to strike, beat, shake, jog

Words derived from “bobben”

bob
bobbing
bobcat
bobber
bobtail
bobbish
abob
headbobbing
earbob
bobweight
bobkitten
shadebob
bobfly
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