subs. (old).—The place where a man receives his intimates; his ‘den,’ ‘snuggery,’ or ‘diggings.’ [Cf., CHAFF. From CHAFFING, light talk, + CRIB, a place of sojourning.] For synonyms, see DIGGINGS.
1821. W. T. MONCRIEFF, Tom and Jerry. Jerry. CHAFFING CRIB! I’m at fault, coz, can’t follow. Tom. My prattling parlour—my head quarters, coz, where I unbend with my pals.
