Dabbing
[dæb]
Definition
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Dab
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Examples
- If you loved him, Fanny--' Fanny had stopped the dabbing hand, and was looking at her fixedly. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- She then dismissed that attendant for the night, and went on to be advised; dabbing her eyes and forehead from time to time to cool them. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- I promise you nothing,' said the dolls' dressmaker, dabbing two dabs at him with her needle, as if she put out both his eyes. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
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