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cubit definition

cu·bit (kyo̵̅o̅′bit)

noun

an ancient unit of linear measure, about 18-22 inches (45.4-55.5 cm); orig., the length of the arm from the end of the middle finger to the elbow

Etymology: ME & OE < L cubitum, the elbow, cubit: for IE base see cube

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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