# hobnail

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A short nail with a thick head, typically used in boot soles.
2. A yokel; a rustic.

## Etymology
From hob + nail. The oldest attestation is in William Shakespeare, but he likely did not coin the term.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/hobnail