Associations to the word «Sib»

Wiktionary

SIB, adjective. Having kinship or relationship; related by same-bloodedness; having affinity; being akin; kindred.
SIB, noun. Kindred; kin; kinsmen; a body of persons related by blood in any degree.
SIB, noun. A kinsman; a blood relation; a relative, near or remote; one closely allied to another; an intimate companion.
SIB, noun. A sibling, brother or sister (irrespective of gender)
SIB, noun. (biology) Any group of animals or plants sharing a corresponding genetic relation
SIB, noun. A group of individuals unilaterally descended from a single (real or postulated) common ancestor
SIB, verb. (transitive) To bring into relation; establish a relationship between; make friendly; reconcile.

Dictionary definition

SIB, noun. A person's brother or sister.
SIB, noun. One related by blood or origin; especially on sharing an ancestor with another.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats