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His nibs

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Noun
  1. 1
    A jack turned up by the dealer. uncountable

    "Two for his nibs."

Pronoun
  1. 1
    Mock title used to refer to an authoritative, bossy or demanding man.

    "Do you know what time His Nibs will be arriving?"

Etymology

Etymology 1

Comes from early 19th century in literature. From the British, it was noticed that "nabs" was in use; from the Dutch was seen "nebs"

Etymology 2

Comes from early 19th century in literature. From the British, it was noticed that "nabs" was in use; from the Dutch was seen "nebs"

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