crib biting

noun

: cribbing sense 2

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of crib biting was in 1831

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“Crib biting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crib%20biting. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.

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crib biting

noun
: cribbing
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