Drĭb1, v. t.
v. t. [Allied to Gr. δρέπειν, to break off, pluck.] To do by little and little; as, (a.) To cut off by a little at a time; to crop; hence, to appropriate unlawfully; to defalcate. He who drives their bargains dribs a part. Dryden. (b.) To lead along step by step; to entice. With daily lies she dribs thee into cost. Dryden.