Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for FRIB'BLE
FRIB'BLE, a. [L. frivolus, Fr. frivole, from rubbing; from rub, if b is radical, or from frico, if the b represents a palatal letter. If b is radical, the word accords with Dan. rips, trifles, frivolousness.]
Frivolous; trifling; silly. Brit. Crit.
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