— bibless , adj. — biblike , adj.
/bib/ , n. , v. , bibbed, bibbing .
n.
1. a piece of cloth, plastic, or paper that covers the chest and is often tied under the chin of a child to protect the clothing while the child is eating.
2. any similar cloth or part of a garment.
3. the front part of an apron, overalls, or similar protective garment above the waist.
4. Fencing. a piece of canvas attached to the base of the mask, for protecting the throat.
5. bibcock.
6. put or stick one's bib in , Australian Informal. to interfere.
v.t. , v.i.
7. Archaic. to tipple; drink.
[ 1275-1325; ME bibben to drink bibere ]