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LANDLUBBERLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Inexperienced in seamanship

Example:

of all landlubbers the most lubberly

Synonyms:

landlubberly; lubberly

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

unseamanlike (not seamanlike)

Derivation:

landlubber (an inexperienced sailor; a sailor on the first voyage)

landlubber (a person who lives and works on land)

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