nubble

[ nuhb-uhl ]

noun
  1. a small lump or piece.

  2. a small knob or protuberance.

Origin of nubble

1
1810–20; nub + -le (diminutive suffix)

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British Dictionary definitions for nubble

nubble

/ (ˈnʌbəl) /


noun
  1. a small lump

Origin of nubble

1
C19: diminutive of nub

Derived forms of nubble

  • nubbly, adjective

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