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dibble | dimble |

As a proper noun dibble

is .

As a noun dimble is

(obsolete) a bower; a dingle.

dibble

English

Etymology 1

, frequentative.

Noun

(en noun)
  • A pointed implement used to make holes in the ground in which to set out plants or to plant seeds.
    • Synonyms
    * (tool) dibber

    Verb

    (dibbl)
  • To make holes, or plant seeds, using a dibble.
  • To dib or dip frequently, as in angling.
    • (Walton)

    Related terms

    * dibber * dibbly * dibbly-dobbler

    Etymology 2

    From the character of Officer Dibble in the Hanna-Barbera cartoon series (Top Cat) .

    Noun

    (-)
  • (slang) The police.
    • Watch out, lads! Here comes the dibble !

    dimble

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (obsolete) A bower; a dingle.
    • (Drayton)
    (Webster 1913)