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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1887
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DOB, adj., n.2, v.2
1. adj. “Double, equal, equidistant” (Ork. 1887 Jam.6; Ork.2 1948).
2. n. In pl. Equals.Ork. 1887 Jam.6:
When two persons playing at pitch-and-toss place their pitchers equidistant from the tee, they are said to be dobs and require to throw again.
3. v. “To do or play over again, as when the players are equal” (Ib.).
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