DABBER

Etymology

Noun

dabber (plural dabbers)

A thing or person that dabs.

A cushioned pad used for applying ink.

A type of thick marker pen used to mark a bingo card.

Synonyms: dauber, dobber

Anagrams

• barbed, debarb

Source: Wiktionary


Dab"ber, n.

Definition: That with which one dabs; hence, a pad or other device used by printers, engravers, etc., as for dabbing type or engraved plates with ink.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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22 February 2025

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