'Obby 'Oss
English
The Old 'Oss capturing a passing maiden during the May Day festival.
Etymology
From hobby horse, with h-dropping characteristic of West Country English. Compare hoss.
Noun
'Obby 'Oss (plural 'Obby 'Osses)
- (UK) A male dancer dressed as a horse who cavorts through the town pretending to capture young maidens, as part of a May Day festival in Padstow, Cornwall, England.
See also
- teaser