rib

rib
{{11}}rib (n.) O.E. ribb "rib," from P.Gmc. *rebja- (Cf. O.N. rif, O.Fris. ribb, O.H.G. ribba, Ger. Rippe), lit. "a covering" (of the chest), from PIE *rebh- "to roof, cover" (Cf. O.C.S. rebro "rib"). Rib joint "brothel" is slang from 1943, probably in reference to Adam's rib (Cf. rib "woman, wife," attested from 1580s).
{{12}}rib (v.) "tease, fool," 1930, apparently from RIB (Cf. rib) (n.); perhaps as a figurative suggestion of poking someone in the ribs. Related: Ribbed; ribbing.

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