cribble Meaning, Definition & Usage

Crib"ble noun

Etymology

F. crible, LL. criblus sieve, fr. L. cribrum.

Definitions

1. A coarse sieve or screen.
2. Coarse flour or meal. Obs. Johnson.

Crib"ble transitive verb

Etymology

Cf. F. cribler.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Cribbled present participle & verbal noun Cribbling

Definitions

1. To cause to pass through a sieve or riddle; to sift.

Crib"ble adjective

Definitions

1. Coarse; as, cribble bread. Obs. Huloet.