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Definition of Nombles
1. n. pl. The entrails of a deer; the umbles.
Definition of Nombles
1. Noun. (alternative form of numbles) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Nombles
1. numbles [n] - See also: numbles
Lexicographical Neighbors of Nombles
Literary usage of Nombles
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Compotus Rolls of the Obedientiaries of St. Swithun's Priory, Winchester by Priory of St. Swithun, George William Kitchin, Winchester Cathedral (1892)
"6 nombles as entrée ... ... li 175 eggs ......... i 3 Sew for supper . ...
7 4 Moile 7 nombles as entrée ... ... 2j I7S eggs i 3 Tripe for supper, ..."
2. Notes on English Etymology: Chiefly Reprinted from the Transactions of the by Walter William Skeat (1901)
"Nullah. From Hind. nala, a water-course (Yule). [85- 7; 20.] N ambles. the entrails
of a deer. (F.—L.) ME nombles, Cath. Anglicum, p. 256, and note. ..."
3. Compotus Rolls of the Obedientiaries of St. Swithun's Priory, Winchester by Priory of St. Swithun, Winchester Cathedral (1892)
"Meat for Batir 272 eggs nombles as entrée Sew for supper Wine to the Chaplain
Beef Mutton Entrée of Sub-Prior as Ministrant Entrée of ..."
4. Sir Tristrem by Thomas, George Powell McNeill (1886)
"The nombles. & the homes at the lordes yate: Then boldly blowe the pryce. ther ate.
Your playe for to mynne: or that ye come inne." And with the following, ..."
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