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ribband en · NOUN · etymology 1

Pronunciation

• /ˈɹɪbənd/
• /ˈɹɪbˌbænd/

Etymology

From rib + band.

Meanings

1. A long, narrow strip of timber bent and bolted longitudinally to the ribs of a vessel, to hold them in position and give rigidity to the framework.

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ribband en · NOUN · etymology 2

Pronunciation

• /ˈɹɪbənd/

Meanings

1. (alt-of, obsolete) Obsolete spelling of ribbon.
   alt of ribbon
   • A Svveet diſorder in the dreſſe / Kindles in cloathes a vvantonneſſe: / […] / A Cuffe neglectfull, and thereby / Ribbands to flovv confuſedly: / […] / Do more bevvitch me, than vvhen Art / Is too preciſe in every part. 1648, Robert Herrick, “Delight in Disorder”, in Hesperides: Or, The Works both Humane & Divine […], London: […] John Williams, and Francis Eglesfield, and are to be sold by Tho[mas] Hunt, […], →OCLC, page 29:
   • “Pray,” said Doctor Waldron, addressing Mrs. Green, “who is that little fubsy lady, with scarce a morsel of neck, and all covered with ribbands, pursued by that long ghost of a man in the Spanish dress?” 1833, anonymous author, Frank Orby, page 11:
   • I hope by this time the pink-coloured ribband in your hat is pulled off, and the pink-coloured gown put on c. 1716, Alexander Pope, letter to Martha and Teresa Blount

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