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A small piece or part; a small sum; a small quantity of money in making up a sum; as, the money was paid in dribblets.

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  1. n. A small piece or part; a small sum; a small quantity of money in making up a sum; as, the money was paid in dribblets.
  2. n. a small indefinite quantity (especially of a liquid)
  3. A small piece or part; a small sum; a small quantity of money in making up a sum; as, the money was paid in dribblets. When made up in dribblets, as they could, their best securities were at an interest of twelve per cent. Burke.
  4. n a small indefinite quantity (especially of a liquid)