lubish

English

Alternative forms
  • lupish (Scotland)

Etymology

From Middle Low German lübsch or Middle Dutch lubesch, both ("of Lübeck"). Compare German lübisch (“of Lübeck”).

Adjective

lubish (comparative more lubish, superlative most lubish)

  1. (monetary, historical) Relating to denominations belonging to a money of account formerly in extensive mercantile use in North Germany.
  2. (Britain dialectal) Genuine; authorised; sterling.

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