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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SIBBLE, v. Also subble. To drink slowly and audibly, to sip (Ork. 1929 Marw., Ork. 1970). Formerly in n.Eng. dial.Ork.¹ c.1885:
When I drank my tea noisily out of a saucer, my aunt would say: “Don't subble!”