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Meaning of BRABBLE

Pronunciation:  'brabul

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [v]  argue over petty things; "Let's not quibble over pennies"
 
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 Synonyms: bicker, niggle, pettifog, quibble, squabble
 
 See Also: argue, contend, debate, fence

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Brab"ble\, v. i. [D. brabbelen to talk confusedly. ?95.
    Cf. {Blab}, {Babble}.]
    To clamor; to contest noisily. [R.]
    
  2. \Brab"ble\, n.
    A broil; a noisy contest; a wrangle.
          This petty brabble will undo us all.     --Shak.
    
 
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