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Definition sib

Etymology 1

From Middle English sib, from Old English sibb (�related, akin, sib�), from Proto-Germanic *sibjaz (�related�), from Proto-Indo-European *seb?-, *sweb?- (�one's own�). Cognate with West Frisian besibbe (�related�), Middle Dutch sibbe (�related�), Middle Low German sibbe (�related�), Middle High German sippe (�related�), Icelandic sifi (�related�).

Adjective

sib

1. Having kinship or relationship; related by same-bloodedness; having affinity; being akin; kindred.

Etymology 2

From Middle English sib, sibbe, from Old English sibb (�relationship; gossip; friendliness, kindness; love, friendship, peace, concord, unity, tranquility; peace of mind; a relative, kinsman, kinswoman�), from Proto-Germanic *sibj? (�kinship�), from Proto-Indo-European *seb?-, *sweb?- (�one's own�). Cognate with West Frisian sibbe (�relative, family member�), Dutch sibbe (�sib�), German Sippe (�tribe, clan�), Icelandic sifjar (�in-laws�), Latin suus (�one's own�).

Noun

sib (plural sibs)

1. Kindred; kin; kinsmen; a body of persons related by blood in any degree.
2. A kinsman; a blood relation; a relative, near or remote; one closely allied to another; an intimate companion.
3. A sibling, brother or sister (irrespective of gender)
4. (biology) Any group of animals or plants sharing a corresponding genetic relation
5. A group of individuals unilaterally descended from a single (real or postulated) common ancestor

Etymology 3

From Middle English *sibben, *sibbien, from Old English sibbian (�to make peace; rejoice�), from Proto-Germanic *sibj?n? (�to reconcile�), Proto-Indo-European *seb?-, *sweb?- (�one's own�). Cognate with German sippen (�to be in relationship with, become related to�).

Verb

sib (third-person singular simple present sibs, present participle sibbing, simple past and past participle sibbed)

1. (transitive) To bring into relation; establish a relationship between; make friendly; reconcile.

Etymology 4

From the abbreviation SIB, or self-injurious behavior, a behavior found in autism.

Verb

sib (third-person singular simple present sibs, present participle sibbing, simple past and past participle sibbed)

1. (intransitive, clinical psychology) To engage in repetitive behaviors such as eye-poking, skin-picking, hand-biting, or head-banging.

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