Hobbes
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Name — An English surname, most famously borne by the philosopher Thomas Hobbes.
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Etymology
From a medieval diminutive of the given name Robert plus the patronymic suffix -s.
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What does “Hobbes” mean?
The word “Hobbes” means an English surname, most famously borne by the philosopher Thomas Hobbes.
How do you pronounce “Hobbes”?
“Hobbes” is pronounced hobz (/hɑbz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Hobbes” in a sentence?
Here is “Hobbes” used in a sentence: “Hobbes argued that life without government would be nasty, brutish, and short.”
What part of speech is “Hobbes”?
“Hobbes” is a name.
Is “Hobbes” a common word?
“Hobbes” is an uncommon word in modern English.