Obs. rare. [Perh. from root of MDu. kebbelen, E.Fris. kabbeln to chatter, babble; MDu. kabbelen (Du. kibbelen), LG. kabbeln to quarrel, dispute.] intr. To boast, brag.
c. 1315. Shoreham, 96. Wanne he aldey swereth ydelleche, In kebbynge and in caute. Ibid., 111. Ȝef that kebbede eny of ous, Ich woȝt wel that he leȝ. Ibid. Wyth kebbynges aperte.
