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Nubble

Nubble \Nub"ble\, v. t. [Cf. LG. nubben to knock, cuff.] To beat or bruise with the fist. [Obs.]
--Ainsworth.

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nubble

n. A small knob or lump. vb. (context obsolete English) To beat or bruise with the fist.

WordNet
nubble

n. a small lump or protuberance [syn: nub]

Usage examples of "nubble".

He moved quickly about on his short legs, jerking his head as he spoke until his thick glasses all but bounced off the thoroughly inconspicuous nubble that served as a nose.

Only for major crimes did the police enter the Cromwell Village series of buildings and related garbage dump, parking lots, and nubbled roads.