dibstone
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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
dibstone — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun Etymology: dib (I) + stone 1. : dib 1b 2. dibstones plural but singular in construction, archaic : t … Useful english dictionary
dibs — children s word to express a claim on something, 1932, originally U.S., apparently a contraction of dibstone a knucklebone or jack in a children s game (1690s), of unknown origin … Etymology dictionary
dibs — ☆ ☆ dibs [dibz] n. [contr. < dibstone, a knucklebone or jack in a children s game < dib (< ?) + STONE ] Slang a claim to a share of, or rights in, something wanted [I ve got first dibs on that candy bar] interj. used to announce such a… … English World dictionary
