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kibbler|ˈkɪblə(r)| [f. kibble v.1 + -er1.] A machine which kibbles or grinds coarsely; also, one who operates or tends such a machine. So ˈkibblerman.
1882Ogilvie Imp. Dict., Kibbler, one who or that which kibbles or cuts, especially a machine for cutting beans and peas for cattle. 1921Dict. Occup. Terms (1927) §159 Kibbler, kibblerman;..attends and feeds machine in which he breaks up oil cake into nodular pieces before grinding into meal. 1922Glasgow Herald 21 Feb. 3 Chaff and root cutters, grinding mills, or kibblers. 1945J. F. Lockwood Flour Milling i. 42 Wheat should always be ground into a coarse meal before testing... A small hand kibbler, such as a coffee grinder, is suitable for this purpose. 1968Encycl. Brit. VI. 804/2 Crushers or kibblers are used mainly for oats, corn and linseed, which are bruised, broken or flattened without being ground into a meal. |