dial. [dim. and freq. of KNUB v.: see also NUBBLE.] = KNOBBLE v. a: see quots.

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1721.  Bailey, To Knub, Knuble, to beat with the Fist or Knuckles.

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1783.  Morell, Ainsworth’s Lat. Dict., I. To knubble, Pugnis contundĕre.

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a. 1825.  Forby, Voc. E. Anglia, Knubble, to handle clumsily; using thumbs and knuckles, as in kneading dough.

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1828.  Webster, Knub, knubble, to beat; to strike with the knuckle. [Not used.]

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