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 Bobbery,Bobbit. 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Bobbish.
 
Pretty bobbish. Pretty well (in spirits and health), from bob, brisk. (See above.) A very ancient expression.   1
 


 Bobbery,Bobbit. 

 
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