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Princeton's WordNet

  1. nub, nubblenoun

    a small lump or protuberance

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. To Nubbleverb

    To bruise with handy cuffs. Robert Ainsworth

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  1. nubble

    There seems to be some variance in definitions or the term "nubble" may not be widely recognized in formal English language. However, in common usage, "nubble" often refers to a small lump, knob, or chunk of something. It can also occasionally refer to a small piece of land, particularly an island or a rocky outcrop. Please note that such usage may be very regional or contextual. It's always best to clarify the meaning in the given context.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Nubbleverb

    to beat or bruise with the fist

  2. Etymology: [Cf. LG. nubben to knock, cuff.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Nubble

    nub′l, v.t. to beat with the fist.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of nubble in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of nubble in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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