† ˈHob-man Obs.
In Hob-man blind, the same as hodman- or hoodman-blind, blind-man's-buff.
| 1599 Porter Angry Wom. Abingd. in Hazl. Dodsley VII. 364 'Tis Christmas sport of Hob-man-blind, all blind, all seek to catch, All miss. 1609 R. Armin Ital. Taylor (1880) 181 The Doctor now at hob-man blinde, Begins to cast about. 1638 Heywood Wise Wom. Hogsdon iii. Wks. 1874 V. 310 Why should I play at Hob-man blinde? |