dobby

Etymology
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Noun

 * 1) A device in some looms that allows the weaving of small geometric patterns.
 * 2) The patterns so woven, or the fabric containing the patterns.
 * 3) An evil or mischievous fairy or ghost sometimes said to haunt a building or household.
 * 4)  A dotard.
 * 5)  The children's game of tag.

Synonyms

 * , ; see also Thesaurus:dotard