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Dibstone — Dib stone (?; 110), n. A pebble used in a child s game called dibstones. Locke. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
dibs — noun plural Etymology: short for dibstones jacks, from obsolete dib to dab Date: 1812 1. slang money especially in small amounts 2. claim, rights < I have dibs on that piece of cake > … New Collegiate Dictionary
Knucklebones — Roman statue of girl playing astragaloi Knucklebones also known as astragaloi, hucklebones, dibs, dibstones, jackstones, chuckstones or five stones, is a game of very ancient origin, played with five small objects, originally the knucklebones… … Wikipedia
dibs — /dibz/, n. Informal. 1. money in small amounts. 2. rights; claims: I have dibs on the car when Jimmy brings it back. [1720 30; shortening of earlier dibstones a children s game; see DIB] * * * … Universalium
dibstone — noun A pebble used in a childs game called dibstones … Wiktionary
dibs — [dıbz] n [plural] AmE informal [Date: 1800 1900; Origin: Probably from dibstones game played with small stones , from dib to hit lightly (17 19 centuries)] the right to have, use, or do something ▪ Freshmen have first dibs on dormitory rooms … Dictionary of contemporary English
dibs — [[t]dɪbz[/t]] n. Informal. 1) inf money in small amounts 2) inf rights or claims regarding the use or possession of something: I have dibs on the car when she brings it back[/ex] • Etymology: 1720–30; shortening of earlier dibstones knucklebones… … From formal English to slang
dibs — /dɪbz / (say dibz) Colloquial –plural noun 1. → marble (def. 8). 2. a stake in a game. 3. funds or money: in the dibs. 4. winnings. –phrase 5. dibs in, taking part; included, especially in a game. 6. have dibs on, to claim as one s right. 7. play …
dibstone — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun Etymology: dib (I) + stone 1. : dib 1b 2. dibstones plural but singular in construction, archaic : t … Useful english dictionary
