† Bobet sb.

Obs. [f. BOB sb.³ or v.²; with the suffix cf. buffet.] A blow with the fist, a cuff.

c. 1340.  Cursor M., 16623 (Trin.). Siþen in his honde þei sett: a muchel greet rede And to him pleiden a bobet: & bad him say in dede Whiche of hem ȝaf þe stroke.

c. 1440.  Promp. Parv., 41. Bobet, collafa, collafus.

1530.  Palsgr., 199/1. Bobet on the heed, covp de poing.