† quiˈbible Obs.
Also 6 -byble.
[Of obscure origin.]
? A pipe or whistle. Also fig.
a 1529 Skelton Dk. Albany 389 Your braynes are ydell It is time for you to brydell, And pype in a quibyble. 1642 Shirley Sisters ii. i, Morulla. I'll try what I can do! [Draws her knife.] Piperollo. Oh! my quibibles! |