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bib

[bib] noun, verb, bibbed, bib⋅bing.
–noun
1. a piece of cloth, plastic, or paper that covers the chest and is often tied under the chin of a child to protect the clothing while the child is eating.
2. any similar cloth or part of a garment.
3. the front part of an apron, overalls, or similar protective garment above the waist.
4. Fencing. a piece of canvas attached to the base of the mask, for protecting the throat.
5. bibcock.
–verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
6. Archaic. to tipple; drink.
7. put or stick one's bib in, Australian Informal. to interfere.

Origin:
1275–1325; ME bibben to drink < L bibere


bibless, adjective
biblike, adjective

Bib.

bib.

(in prescriptions) drink.

Origin:
< L bibe

bib⋅cock

[bib-kok]
–noun Plumbing.
a faucet having a nozzle bent downward.
Also, bib, bibb.


Origin:
1790–1800; bib + cock 1
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bib   (bĭb)   
n.  
  1. A piece of cloth or plastic secured under the chin and worn, especially by small children, to protect the clothing while eating.

    1. The part of an apron or pair of overalls worn over the chest.

    2. Bibbed overalls worn while skiing.

    3. A piece of cloth or plastic bearing a number, usually worn over the chest or back, identifying a competitor in a race.

tr. & intr.v.   bibbed, bib·bing, bibs
To drink or to indulge in drinking.

[Probably from Middle English bibben, to drink heartily, from Latin bibere; see pō(i)- in Indo-European roots.]
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Word Origin & History

bib 
1580, from v. bibben "to drink" (c.1380), from L. bibere (see imbibe), but impossible to say whether this is because it was worn while drinking or because it "soaked up" spills.
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Medical Dictionary

bib. abbr.
Latin bibe (drink)

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Computing Dictionary

bib
BibTeX

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Abbreviations & Acronyms
BIB
Board for International Broadcasting
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bib

common fish of the cod family, Gadidae, found in the sea along European coastlines. The bib is a rather deep-bodied fish with a chin barbel, three close-set dorsal fins, and two close-set anal fins. It usually grows no longer than about 30 cm (12 inches) and is copper red with darker bars. Though abundant, it is not sought as food.

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