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bib I. \ˈbib\ verb (bibbed ; bibbed ; bibbing ; bibs) Etymology: Middle English bibben, perhaps from Latin bibere to drink — more at potable : drink, tipple II. noun (-s) 1. a. : a piece of cloth worn across the chest and often tied around the neck to protect a child's clothing b. : a similar part of an adult's dress or costume that is usually for decoration c. : the part of a garment (as an apron) rising above the waist d. : a canvas throat protector attached to a fencing mask e. : a patch of differently colored feathers or fur immediately below the chin of a bird or mammal f. : a leather shield fitting behind the lower jaw and attached to the halter of a horse to prevent interference (as with blanket or bandages) while permitting eating and drinking 2. : a small cod (Gadus luscus) of European coasts having on the head a distensible membrane like a bib 3. or bibb \“\ a. : bibcock b. : bib nozzle 4. : a long projection of land sloping gradually into the sea III. abbreviation 1. often capitalized Bible 2. biblical |