nobble
verb (used with object)
to drug or disable (a race horse) to prevent its winning a race.
nobbler
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a word derived from
nobble.
Example Sentences
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"God save our nobbler King"—the accent was quaint, but the children sang lustily.
From My War Experiences in Two Continents by Betty Keays-Young Salmon
Medlicot probably indulged in no such speculations; but the nobbler, when brought close to his lips, was grateful to him as to others.
From Harry Heathcote of Gangoil by Anthony Trollope
You couldn't give a fellow such a thing as a nobbler, Mr. Jerry, could you?
From Harry Heathcote of Gangoil by Anthony Trollope
But he likes an excuse for a nobbler as well as any one.
From Harry Heathcote of Gangoil by Anthony Trollope
"That means a nobbler for Mickey," said Kate.
From Harry Heathcote of Gangoil by Anthony Trollope
