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LUBBERLY

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:

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

Sense 2

Meaning:

Clumsy and unskilled

Example:

a big stupid lubberly fellow

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

unskilled (not having or showing or requiring special skill or proficiency)

Derivation:

lubber (an awkward stupid person)

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