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   Fib (?), n. [Prob. fr. fable; cf. Prov. E. fibble-fabble nonsense.] A falsehood; a lie; -- used euphemistically.
   
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   They are very serious; they don't tell fibs. H. James.
   
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   Fib, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Fibbed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Fibbing (?).] To speak falsely. [Colloq.]
   
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   Fib, v. t. To tell a fib to. [R.]  De Quincey.
   
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