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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
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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.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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