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(näb′əl)

transitive verb nobbled, nobbling

to disable (a horse), as by drugging to keep it from winning a race
to win over by bribery or other underhanded methods
to cheat or swindle

Origin: ? freq. of nab

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nobbler noun

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transitive verb nob·bled, nob·bling, nob·bles
Chiefly British

To disable (a racehorse), especially by drugging.
To win (a person) over.
To outdo or get the better of by devious means.
To filch or steal.
To kidnap.

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nobˈbler noun

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