Hobbler

n. [O. Eng. also hobeler, hobellar, from hobby, q. v.; L. Lat. hobellarius, hoberarius, O. Fr. hobiler; whence Fr. hobereau, a country squire, a troublesome neighbor.] One who by his tenure was to maintain a hobby for military service; or one who served as a soldier on a hobby with light armor. [Obs.] Davies.