4 entries under this word

Drib

Drĭb, v. t.

verbtransitive

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.

Drīb, v. i.

verbintransitive

v. i. To shoot at a mark, at short paces.

Drīb, n.

noun

n. [See DRIP.] A drop. [Obs.] Swift.

Drĭb, n.

noun

n. A blow with a stick or cudgel; a thump; a knock. Addison.