Nib"ble (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. [Nibbled] (?); p. pr. & vb. n. [Nibbling] (?).] [Cf. [Nip].]

To bite by little at a time; to seize gently with the mouth; to eat slowly or in small bits.

Thy turfy mountains, where live nibbling sheep. Shak.

© [Webster 1913].

Nib"ble, v. t.

To bite upon something gently or cautiously; to eat a little of a thing, as by taking small bits cautiously; as, fishes nibble at the bait.

Instead of returning a full answer to my book, he manifestly falls a-nibbling at one single passage. Tillotson.

© [Webster 1913].

Nib"ble, n.

A small or cautious bite.

<-- 2. a tentative expression of interest [MW10]. -->

© [Webster 1913].

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