Meaning & use
Tobies
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The plural of "toby," referring to multiple drinking mugs or jugs shaped like a seated man in a tricorn hat.
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The museum's collection includes dozens of tobies from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Collectors trade rare tobies at antique fairs.
A note on using this word
Toby jugs became especially popular in England in the 18th century and are still produced as collectibles today.
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