Meaning of hobbit in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhɑbət/

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  1. Noun

    hobbit

    Etymology

    1937: invented by Tolkien in his book The Hobbit, and said by him to mean ‘hole-dweller’

    Definitions

    1. an imaginary being similar to a person but smaller and with hairy feet

    Examples

    • « invented by J.R.R. Tolkien »

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