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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
‡JEBBER, v., n.pl.
I. v. To chatter, talk in a nonsensical fashion (Sc. 1911 S.D.D.; Abd.2 1948). Cf. Jibber-Jabber and Jibber.
II. n.pl. “Idle talk, absurd chattering” (Dmf. 1825 Jam.; Abd.2 1948). Cf. Gibbers.
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