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English Dictionary - With Multi-Lingual Search Definitions hobbit noun  A fictional small humanoid creature featuring in the novels The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, said to be from two to four feet in height. (by extension) A member of any race of small humans or hominids. 2007 September 20, Christopher Joyce, "Case Grows for "Hobbit" as Human Ancestor", All Things Considered, National Public Radio, : Although partial remains of other Hobbits have surfaced at the same site, they say it could have been an isolated colony of inbred people who shared the same genetic abnormalities. : But Matthew Tocheri says he thinks the Hobbit is an ancient ancestor and the ultimate survivor. Translations:  Dutch: hobbit French: hobbit German: Hobbit (trans-mid) Italian: (t, it, hobbit, m) Spanish: Etymology: Coined by w:J. R. R. Tolkien, J.R.R. Tolkien in 1937. Ostensibly from (term, holbytla, , hole-builder).        Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550 results per page. Enter your search terms Submit search form   Web www.allwords.com Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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