dobbin
Gentle working horse
Dobbin is an old-fashioned, affectionate name for a workhorse, particularly a draft horse used on farms.
The term evokes a patient, plodding, reliable animal rather than a spirited or showy one.
It derives from a pet form of the name Robert and was once common enough to become generic for any working horse.
The word now appears mainly in literary or nostalgic contexts, conjuring images of rural life before mechanization.
Current of air
- pullingForce toward oneself
- cartingMoving cargo by wagon
- ploughEarth-turning farm tool
- harrowToothed soil-breaking implement
furrow · tilling · agriculture · farming · husbandry · yoke · cart · wagon
Worthy of trust
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- steadyFixed, not fluctuating
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
- patientAble to wait calmly
docile · gentle · loyal · unfailing · consistent · stalwart · steadfast · plodding
Of the horse family
One who keeps company
- belovedOne who is treasured
- faithful friendReliable, constant companion
- nuzzleGentle facial caress
- petDomesticated household companion
cherished · gentle · dear · trusty · old friend · loyal companion · fond · familiar
draught
Current of air
harrow · furrow · tilling · agriculture · farming · husbandry · yoke · cart · wagon · dray
dependable
Worthy of trust
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- steadyFixed, not fluctuating
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
patient · docile · gentle · loyal · unfailing · consistent · stalwart · steadfast · plodding · unhurried
equine
Of the horse family
foal · colt · filly · pony · steed · hoof · mane · tail · neigh · whinny
companion
One who keeps company
- belovedOne who is treasured
- faithful friendReliable, constant companion
- nuzzleGentle facial caress
pet · cherished · gentle · dear · trusty · old friend · loyal companion · fond · familiar · devoted
dobbincharger
Power-restoring device or mount
stallion · wild horse · bronco · mustang · steed