nibber

noun

nib·​ber
ˈnibə(r)
plural -s
1
: one that nibs
especially : one who puts nibs on buckles
2
: a worker who cuts nibs from hosiery
3
: a machine for crushing cacao beans
also : its operator

Word History

Etymology

nib entry 1 & nib entry 2 + -er

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“Nibber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nibber. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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