knab Meaning, Definition & Usage

Knab transitive verb

Etymology

See Nab, v. t., and cf. Knap, v. t.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Knabbed ; present participle & verbal noun Knabbing

Definitions

1. To seize with the teeth; to gnaw. "Knabbing crusts." Obs. L'Estrange.
2. To nab. See Nab, v. t. Colloq.