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Etymology of the English word nib

the English word nib
derived from the English word neb
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *nabjan

Date

The earliest known usage of nib in English dates from the 16th century.

Derivations in English

nebbed, nibbing

Usage

Word found in Modern English


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