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shab - What does it mean?

Definition of 'shab'

English

Etymology 1

(etyl) shabbe. See scab.

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (obsolete|UK|dialect) scabies
  • (obsolete|UK|dialect) A scab.
  • Verb

    (shabb)
  • (obsolete) To scratch; to rub.
  • (Farquhar)

    Etymology 2

    See scab.

    Verb

    (shabb)
  • (obsolete|UK|dialect) To play mean tricks; to act shabbily.
  • (Webster 1913)

    Similar to 'shab'

    sub, squab, scab, sib, swab, squib, sob, sahib, sab, swob, sweb, saheb