Definition for DAB'BLE

DAB'BLE, v.t. [Heb. טבל tabal, or from the root of dip, Goth. daupyan, Belgic dabben or dabbelen. See Dip.]

Literally, to dip a little or often: hence, to wet; to moisten; to spatter; to wet by little dips or strokes; to sprinkle. – Swift. Wiseman.

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