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LUBBERLY
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Inexperienced in seamanship
Example:
of all landlubbers the most lubberly
Synonyms:
landlubberly; lubberly
Classified under:
Similar:
unseamanlike (not seamanlike)
Derivation:
lubber (an inexperienced sailor; a sailor on the first voyage)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Clumsy and unskilled
Example:
a big stupid lubberly fellow
Classified under:
Similar:
unskilled (not having or showing or requiring special skill or proficiency)
Derivation:
lubber (an awkward stupid person)
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