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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A traditional Portuguese unit of length, usually about equal to 0.6 meters and approximating the length of a forearm and hand. historical

Synonyms

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cubitportuguese cubit

Etymology

From Portuguese côvado, from Old Galician-Portuguese côbedo, from Latin cubitum (“cubit”). Doublet of cubit and codo.

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