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Definition of Brabble
1. Verb. Argue over petty things. "Sam wants to brabble with Sue "; "Let's not quibble over pennies"
Generic synonyms: Argue, Contend, Debate, Fence
Derivative terms: Bicker, Niggler, Pettifogger, Pettifoggery, Quibbler, Squabble
Definition of Brabble
1. v. i. To clamor; to contest noisily.
2. n. A broil; a noisy contest; a wrangle.
Definition of Brabble
1. Noun. (obsolete) A broil; a noisy contest; a wrangle. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Brabble
1. to quarrel noisily [v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Brabble
Literary usage of Brabble
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Glossary of Obscure Words and Phrases in the Writings of Shakspeare and by Charles Mackay (1887)
"This pretty brabble will undo us all. Titus Andronicus, act ii. scene i. We hold
our time too precious to be spent With such a brabble. ..."
2. The Complete Works of John Lyly by John Lyly (1902)
"19. brabble: brawl, quarrel, used as verb in Massinger and Middle- ton's Love's
Cure, ii. ... 68 ' In private brabble did we apprehend him. ..."
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