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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1679
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Nib(b, n. (e.m.E., a bird's beak (1585), a pen-point (1611), projecting part of scythe-handle (1673), pointed extremity of anything (1713).) —1679 Fawside Coal Compt 44.
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