n. The 13th letter of the Greek alphabet (ν). [ WordNet 1.5 ]
‖n. [ F. ]
n. A jag, or snag; a knob; a protuberance; also, the point or gist, as of a story. [ Colloq. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. [ Cf. Knob. ] To push; to nudge; also, to beckon. [ Prov. Eng. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A small or imperfect ear of maize. [ Colloq. U. S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. [ Cf. LG. nubben to knock, cuff. ] To beat or bruise with the fist. [ Obs. ] Ainsworth. [ 1913 Webster ]
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n. [ From L. nubes cloud. ] A light fabric of wool, worn on the head by women; a cloud. [ 1913 Webster ]
prop. a. Of or pertaining to Nubia in Eastern Africa. --
a. [ L. nubifer; nubes cloud + ferre to bear: cf. F. nubifère. ] Bringing, or producing, clouds. [ 1913 Webster ]