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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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GABBER, n.2 A deformed mussel shell prob. containing a pearl (see quot.).Per. 1975 Scottish Field (Oct.) 46:
A ‘gabber,’ which has one lip overlapping the other.
[From Gab, n.1, 2.]
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