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1. (n.) cubit
an ancient linear unit based on the length of the forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger, usu. from 17 to 21 inches (43 to 53 cm).
Etymology: (1325–75; ME, OE < L cubitum elbow, cubit; perh. akin to cubāre to lie down)
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1. (noun) cubit
an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm
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1. (noun) cubit
the forearm; the ulna, a bone of the arm extending from elbow to wrist
2. (noun) cubit
a measure of length, being the distance from the elbow to the extremity of the middle finger
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