The rockets of war were Squibbed off in the news-papers.
"An History of Birmingham (1783)"
William Hutton
The shouting had cut off instantly on the first bang, some rifles Squibbed off at intervals for a few seconds and increased suddenly to a sputtering roar.
"Between the Lines"
Boyd Cable
Not waiting for any reply he continued hastily: Why, some murdering squaw's dog went an' Squibbed at me at long range!
"Hopalong Cassidy"
Clarence E. Mulford