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lubber Definition

lub·ber (lub′ər)

noun

  1. a big, slow, clumsy person
  2. an inexperienced, clumsy sailor; landlubber

Etymology: ME lobre < lobbe-: see lob

adjective

big and clumsy

lubber Related Forms

lub′·ber·li·ness noun lub′·berly adjective, adverb

lubber Synonyms

lubber

n.

rustic, clod, fool, loafer; see boor, peasant.

lubber Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

line: The reading is taken from the fixed lubber line on the body of the compass.

Noun used with modifier

ye: Stevan | Friday, September 19, 2003 | | Yo ho ho me hearties Avast ye lubbers!

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