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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1866
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†GNIBBICH, n., adj. [′gnɪbɪç]
I. n. “A little person of sharp, thin features and curt manners. Often the notion of stinginess is intended to be conveyed” (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 67).
II. adj. 1. Curt in manner (Ib.); 2. Stingy.Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 67:
He wiz gey gnibbich wee's toddy. He ga's only twa tumlers.
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