BIBBS

Noun

bibbs

plural of bibb

(nautical) Pieces of timber bolted to certain parts of a mast to support the trestletrees.

Etymology 1

Proper noun

Bibbs

A matronymic surname.

Etymology 2

Proper noun

Bibbs

plural of Bibb

Noun

Bibbs

plural of Bibb

Source: Wiktionary


Bibbs, n. pl. (Naut.)

Definition: Pieces of timber bolted to certain parts of a mast tp support the trestletrees.

BIBB

Bibb, n.

Definition: A bibcock. See Bib, n., 3.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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