Etymology:
Meaning and Origin:
A lubber is:
The term "lubber" was originally used to describe someone who was physically clumsy or awkward. Over time, it came to be used more broadly for anyone who was lazy or indolent. In the 16th century, the term "landlubber" emerged to describe someone who was inexperienced or unfamiliar with the ways of the sea.
Etymology The word landlubber is derived from two nautical terms Land The solid gro
Etymology Old English land Proto Germanic landuz Indo European lendh to li
Etymology Middle English lobber from Old English lobb e a heavy clumsy person Pos
Etymology Middle English lober a lazy or clumsy person Old English lobbe a clumsy per
Etymology Middle English lobber from Old English lobb e a heavy clumsy person Pos
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