When I was young, I was caught by the lure of so- called science, and became a surgeon, because it was precise, definite,- and I am something of a dab at it now- ask the boys here! "Together" by Robert Herrick (1868-1938)

At this moment there came a loud knock at the door; a single, solid dab of the knocker which Polton seemed to recognize, for he ejaculated: " Good lord, sir! "The Mystery of 31 New Inn" by R. Austin Freeman

Dab- Dab is a perfect treasure of a housekeeper; she never forgets anything. "The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle" by Hugh Lofting

It puzzles me how any people can be foolish enough to imagine that a mere dab of wax, however cunningly impressed, can confer security upon their correspondence. "First Person Paramount" by Ambrose Pratt