- nubble
- noun Etymology: diminutive of nub Date: 1818 a small knob or lump • nubbly adjective
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nubble
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Nubble — Nub ble, v. t. [Cf. LG. nubben to knock, cuff.] To beat or bruise with the fist. [Obs.] Ainsworth. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
nubble — [nub′əl] n. [dim. of NUB] a small knob or lump nubbly adj. nubblier, nubbliest … English World dictionary
nubble — a small lump or protuberance, e.g. on the head of sculpins … Dictionary of ichthyology
nubble — /nub euhl/, n. 1. a small lump or piece. 2. a small knob or protuberance. [1810 20; NUB + LE (dim. suffix)] * * * … Universalium
nubble — noun a small knob or lump. Derivatives nubbled adjective Origin C19: diminutive of nub … English new terms dictionary
nubble — nub·ble … English syllables
nubble — /ˈnʌbəl/ (say nubuhl) noun 1. a small lump or piece. 2. a small knob or protuberance. {nub + le, diminutive suffix} …
nubble — n. a small knob or lump. Derivatives: nubbly adj. Etymology: dimin. of NUB … Useful english dictionary
Black Nubble (Redington Township, Maine) — Infobox Mountain Name = Black Nubble Photo= Caption= Elevation = convert|1130|m|ft| 1|lk=on [Summit elevation between 3,700 and 3,720 feet.] Prominence = convert|280|m|ft| 1|abbr=on [Key col elevation between 2,780 and 2,800 feet.] Location =… … Wikipedia
The Nubble (New Hampshire) — Infobox Mountain Name = The Nubble Photo = Caption = Elevation = 1,162 metres (3,813 feet) Prominence = 60 m (190 ft) Location = Grafton County, New Hampshire Range = Twin Range Coordinates = coord|44|13.37|N|71|33.69|W|type:mountain region:US… … Wikipedia
