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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BEB(B), v., tr. and intr. To sip, to tipple; to brim over (of water, etc.). [′bɛb]Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 57:
We are said to bebb ourselves with any thing, when we fill ourselves too full — the tide when full is said to be bebbin fu.Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B. 51:
Beb. 1. To drink a liquid in small quantities. centr.–w.[Rxb.]. 2. To tipple (especially to excess) w.[Rxb.].Rxb.(D) 1925 E. C. Smith Mang Howes an Knowes 23:
A saw um, thereckly, bebbin an taain oot ov a bottle.Ettr. For. 1825 Jam.²:
Beb. To drink immoderately, to swill, to be addicted to intoxicating liquor.