Dabber vs. Drabber — What's the Difference?

A cushioned pad used by printers and engravers to apply ink.

Of a dull grayish to yellowish brown.

A thing or person that dabs.

Of a light olive brown or khaki color.

That with which one dabs; hence, a pad or other device used by printers, engravers, etc., as for dabbing type or engraved plates with ink.

Faded and dull in appearance.

Dull or commonplace in character; dreary

A dull grayish to yellowish or light olive brown.

Cloth of this color or of an unbleached natural color.

A hair product that works against natural colour to make the hair more drab.

(obsolete) One who associates with drabs; a wencher.

One who associates with drabs; a wencher.