NOBBLE


Meaning of NOBBLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈnɔbl ]

v.tr. Brit. sl. 1 tamper with (a racehorse) to prevent its winning. 2 get hold of (money etc.) dishonestly. 3 catch (a criminal). 4 secure the support of or weaken (a person) esp. by underhand means. 5 seize, grab. [prob. = dial. knobble, knubble knock, beat, f. KNOB]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.