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▪ I. † knubble, n. dial. Obs. [dim. of knub n. = LG. knubbel, dim. of knubbe: see also nubble.] = knobble n.: in quot., a knuckle.
1671Skinner Etym. Ling. Angl., Knubble, knub, Nodus seu Condylus digiti. ▪ II. knubble, v. dial.|ˈnʌb(ə)l| [dim. and freq. of knub v.: see also nubble.] = knobble v. a: see quots.
1721Bailey, To Knub, Knuble, to beat with the Fist or Knuckles. 1783Morell Ainsworth's Lat. Dict. 1, To knubble, Pugnis contundĕre. a1825Forby Voc. E. Anglia, Knubble, to handle clumsily; using thumbs and knuckles, as in kneading dough. 1828Webster, Knub, knubble, to beat; to strike with the knuckle. [Not used.] |