Defn: A jag, or snag; a knob; a protuberance; also, the point or gist, as of a story. [Colloq.]
NUBBIN
Nub"bin, n.
Defn: A small or imperfect ear of maize. [Colloq. U. S.]
NUBBLE
Nub"ble, v. t. Etym: [Cf. LG. nubben to knock, cuff.]
Defn: To beat or bruise with the fist. [Obs.] Ainsworth.
NUBECULA
Nu*bec"u*la, n.; pl. Nubeculæ (-le). Etym: [L., dim. of nubes cloud.]
1. (Astron.) (a) A nebula. (b) pl.
Defn: Specifically, the Magellanic clouds.
2. (Med.) (a) A slight spot on the cornea. (b) A cloudy object or appearance in urine. Dunglison.
NUBIA
Nu"bi*a, n. Etym: [From L. nubes cloud.]