This is the 5732nd most frequent Dutch word.
nibte
The Dutch word "nibte" does not appear to be a standard word in the language. It may be a misspelling or a regional term.
Here, 'nibte' is a past tense form of the verb 'nibben', used to denote sipping or drinking in small quantities.
Hij nibte voorzichtig aan de thee.
He sipped carefully from the tea.
In this sentence, 'nibte' suggests drawing or inhaling lightly often, applied here to smoking a pipe.
De oude man nibte aan zijn pijp onder de avondzon.
The old man puffed at his pipe under the evening sun.
This usage of 'nibte' metaphorically expresses acclimatizing or approaching something slowly and cautiously.