[f. FOB sb.2] trans. To put into ones fob, to pocket; also with up.
1818. Moore, Fudge Fam. Paris, vi. 158.
And while they think, the precious ninnies, | |
Hes counting oer their purse so steady, | |
The rogue but counts how many guineas | |
Hes fobbd, for that days work, already. |
1821. Clare, The Village Minstrel, I. 35. lxiv.
The sailor heartfelt thankfulness declares, | |
God blesses all, styles them gentlemen, | |
And fobs his money up, and gins his tale agen. |
1840. Hood, Up the Rhine, 4. When the qualm is over [he] quietly fobs the Timepiece.
1842. S. Lover, Handy Andy, iv. The gentlemen in black silk stockings, with gold-headed canes, have been fobbing fees for three weeks.