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xebb

Maltese edit

Etymology edit

From Arabic شَابّ (šābb).

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

xebb m (plural xbieb, feminine xebba, diminutive xbejb)

  1. (archaic) male adolescent or young man; youth
    Synonym: żagħżugħ

Usage notes edit

  • The feminine xebba remains in common use.

Related terms edit

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