nabby

English

Alternative forms

nabbie, naby

Etymology

Of uncertain origin, but perhaps an alteration of the adjective nobby (“elegant, graceful”), on account of the appearance of such skiffs.

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈnæ.bɪ/
(Scotland) IPA^(key): /ˈna.bɪ/
(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈna.bi/
(US) IPA^(key): /ˈnæ.bi/

Noun

nabby (plural nabbies)

(Scotland) A skiff used for fishing.

Translations

skiff used for fishing

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