Dimble
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɪm(b)l̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dimble is a noun meaning (obsolete) A bower; a dingle.
Meaning
(obsolete) A bower; a dingle.
Example Sentences
1612, Michael Drayton, Poly-Olbion, London: M. Lownes et al., Song 2, p. 27, And Satyres, that in stades and gloomy dimbles dwell, Runne whooting to the hills to clappe their rude[r] hands.
c. 1637, Ben Jonson, The Sad Shepherd (unfinished play), Act II, Scene 1, in W. Gifford (editor), The Works of Ben Jonson, London: G. & W. Nicol et al., 1816, Volume 6, p. 274, The Forest as before. The Witch’s Dimble, cottage, oak, well, &c.
Word Forms
- dimbles
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dibbler, dinnle, dimbo, dumble-dor, dumble, digue.
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