cubite

Latin

Noun

cubite

  1. vocative singular of cubitus

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Latin cubitum.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈkiu̯bit(ə)/

Noun

cubite (plural cubites or cubite)

  1. A cubit (unit of length measuring one and a half feet)
  2. An elbow; the joint in the centre of the arm.
  3. (rare) The arm or its bones in general.

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