I. ˈnäb noun
Etymology: probably alteration of knob
Date: circa 1700
1. : head 1
2. : a jack of the same suit as the starter in cribbage that scores one point for the holder — usually used in the phrases his nob or his nobs
II. noun
Etymology: perhaps from nob (I)
Date: 1703
chiefly British : one in a superior position in life