hob Definition

hob¹
noun

1. The flat surface on which pots are heated, either on top of a cooker or as a separate piece of equipment.
2. A small shelf next to a fireplace on which anything may be placed to keep hot.

Etymology: 16c: a variant of hub.

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hob²
noun

1. A goblin, elf or fairy.
2. A male ferret.

Etymology: 14c: a variant of short for Robert.