"Neb" Quotes from Famous Books
 ... length ensued. Some three or four of the group drew towards the crone, who sat almost double, her chin resting on the neb of her crutch. ...
— Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 (of 2) • John Roby
... Martin had let her be; but he spent a penny for every ha'penny she made, till all came to the hammer. Oxford puffed him up, and there was no one to check him; so he must needs be a gentleman, and give himself all kinds of airs, till people called him 'Gentleman Joliffe,' and later on 'Old Neb'ly' when his mind was weaker. 'Twas that turned his brain," said the sexton, pointing to the great window; "'twas the silver and green what ...
— The Nebuly Coat • John Meade Falkner
... become his own; She talked of ether and ozone, And painted yellow poodles on Her brother's razor hone; Then talked of Noah and Neb'chadnezzar, And Timon and Tiglath-pileser— While he at her heart portals knocked, She talked and talked ...
— The Wit and Humor of America, Volume II. (of X.) • Various
... end down into a fruit jar or other glass jar. Bait may be placed in the jar if desired, although this is not necessary. —Contributed by Geo. Go McVicker, North Bend, Neb. ...
— The Boy Mechanic: Volume 1 - 700 Things For Boys To Do • Popular Mechanics |
