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Toby

Pronunciation: /ˈtəʊbi/

The English word “Toby” has 2 meanings listed here.

proper noun

  1. in the traditional Punch and Judy show the showman's (live) dog trained to take part in the puppet show and to carry a bag around the audience soliciting donations.

noun

  1. The superintendent of a street market.

Etymology

The Middle English vernacular form of Tobias.

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