What is the Origin of the Word 'Hobby'?

[hume]

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Hi everyone. A novice here. I'm a software developer by profession. I don't have a science background but like to learn about physics as a hobby. Looking forward to reading the fora here. Thank you!

 

[fresh_42]

Hello and !

Have fun and stay curious!

 

[berkeman]

Hi everyone. A novice here. I'm a software developer by profession. I don't have a science background but like to learn about physics as a hobby. Looking forward to reading the fora here. Thank you!

You found the right place! Enjoy PF.

 

[hutchphd]

Lots of good folks here. Welcome

 

[phinds]

Hi everyone. A novice here. I'm a software developer by profession. I don't have a science background but like to learn about physics as a hobby. Looking forward to reading the fora here. Thank you!

Welcome to the forum. I learned a new word today. Thanks.

 

[Bystander]

I learned a new word today.

Here I was assuming all along that you HAD taken Latin.