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nub

One entry found.

Main Entry: nub

Pronunciation: \ˈnəb\

Function: noun

Etymology: alteration of English dial. knub, probably from Low German knubbe

Date: 1727

1 : knob, lump
2 : nubbin
3 : gist, point <the nub of the problem>

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