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sib | lib |

As a noun sib

is .

As an abbreviation lib is

the libertarian party.

sib

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) sib, from (etyl) .

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Having kinship or relationship; related by same-bloodedness; having affinity; being akin; kindred.

    • Etymology 2

    From (etyl) sib, sibbe, from (etyl) .

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Kindred; kin; kinsmen; a body of persons related by blood in any degree.
  • A kinsman; a blood relation; a relative, near or remote; one closely allied to another; an intimate companion.
  • * 1980 , Anthony Burgess, Earthly Powers :
    • But she got up to go, and Domenico obeyed me too in mock meekness, making himself sib and coeval to Hortense, submissive to frowning elder brother, something incestuous in it.
  • A sibling, brother or sister (irrespective of gender)
  • (biology) Any group of animals or plants sharing a corresponding genetic relation
  • A group of individuals unilaterally descended from a single (real or postulated) common ancestor
    • Derived terms
    * sibling * sibred
    Related terms
    * (l)

    Etymology 3

    From (etyl) .

    Verb

    (sibb)
  • To bring into relation; establish a relationship between; make friendly; reconcile.

    • References

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    Anagrams

    * ----

    lib

    English

    Etymology 1

    Abbreviation for various words beginning in lib- .

    Abbreviation

    (Abbreviation) (head)
  • liberal
  • liberation
    • women's lib
  • library
    • External links
    * ("lib" on Wikipedia)

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) libbe, from (etyl) .

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A potion; magic potion; charm.

    • Etymology 3

    From (etyl) libben, related to (etyl) . More at (l).

    Verb

    (libb)
  • To geld; castrate; emasculate (usually said of animals).
    • Related terms
    * glib * (l) * (l)

    Anagrams

    * bil ----