HOB (2)

Hob, n. [[Orig. an abbrev. of Robin, Robert; Robin Goodfellow a celebrated fairy, or domestic spirit. Cf. Hobgoblin, and see Robin. ]] 1. 1. A fairy; a sprite; an elf.
From elves, hobs, and fairies, . . . Defend us, good Heaven ! Beau. & FL. 2. 2. A countryman; a rustic; a clown. Nares.