nabby

See also: Nabby

English

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Etymology

Of uncertain origin, but perhaps an alteration of the adjective nobby (“elegant, graceful”), on account of the appearance of such skiffs.

Pronunciation

Noun

nabby (plural nabbies)

  1. (Scotland) A skiff used for fishing.

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