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- noun Mock title used to refer to an authoritative, bossy or demanding person.
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This definition is lacking an etymology or has an incomplete etymology. You can help Wiktionary by giving it a proper etymology. Comes from early 19th century in literature. From the British, it was noticed that "nabs" was in use, from the Dutch was seen "nebs"
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hernesheir commented on the word his nibs
In the card/board game cribbage, the dealer scores (pegs) two points (two for his nibs) if the first turned up card is a Jack.
September 24, 2009