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—crib-biter, n.to practice cribbing.[1835-45; back formation from crib-biting, crib-biter; see CRIBBING]
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crib-bite — /ˈkrɪb baɪt/ (say krib buyt) verb (i) (crib bit, crib bitten, crib biting) to practise cribbing, as a horse. –crib biter, noun …
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