† ˈbabbin Obs.
[variant of bavin.]
A faggot or bundle of brushwood.
1711 E. Ward Quix. I. 412 Sancho found another Cabbin, And for his Pillow took a Babbin. 1732 Disc. Potatoe 33 If broom can be had, babbins or faggots of that will do. |
† ˈbabbin Obs.
[variant of bavin.]
A faggot or bundle of brushwood.
1711 E. Ward Quix. I. 412 Sancho found another Cabbin, And for his Pillow took a Babbin. 1732 Disc. Potatoe 33 If broom can be had, babbins or faggots of that will do. |
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