Dibble, subs. (common).—The penis. For synonyms, see Creamstick.
Dibs or Dibbs, subs. (common).—Generic for money. [Said to be a
corruption of diobs, i.e., diobolus, a classic coin = 2½d. Another
derivation is from the hucklebones of sheep, popularly dibbs, used for
gambling; Scots ‘chuckies.’] For synonyms, see Actual and Gilt. To
brush with the dibs = to abscond with the cash; To tip over the dibs =
to pay down or ‘shell out’; To flash the dibs = to show money, etc.
1837. Barham, I. L. (Dead Drummer). One of their drummers, and one
Sergeant Matcham, Had brush’d with the dibs, and they never could
catch ’em.
1842. Comic Almanack, p. 313. Governor,—Science can’t be purchased
without dibbs. When we want subjects we must shell out.
1862. Penny Newspaper. The other informed him that if he did not
tip over the dibs he would blow his —— brains out.
1880. Punch’s Almanack, p. 7. Time to think about my outing. No
dibs yet, though, so it’s no use shouting.
1887. W. E. Henley, Villon’s Straight Tip. The merry little dibbs
you’ll bag.
Dice. To box the Dice, verb. phr. (legal).—To carry a point by tricking
or swindling.
Dick, subs. (common).—1. A dictionary; a Richard (q.v.); also, by
implication, fine language or long words.—See Swallow the Dick.
1860. Haliburton (‘Sam. Slick’), The Season Ticket, No. xii. Ah,
now you are talking ‘dic.,’ exclaimed Peabody, and I can’t follow
you. When I talk —— You use the vulgar tongue, retorted the
Senator.