lubra

[ loo-bruh ]

nounAustralian: Offensive.
  1. an Aboriginal girl or woman.

Origin of lubra

1
First recorded in 1840–50; probably from Aboriginal language of southeastern Tasmania lubərə

Words Nearby lubra

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How to use lubra in a sentence

  • So, pointing to them, he asked what was in the fire, and the blackfellow replied with one word "lubra."

    The Book of the Bush | George Dunderdale
  • The woman is also a good representative of the Victorian lubra.

    Australian Pictures | Howard Willoughby
  • Mr. Browne assured him that he was quite certain I should not only cut off the lubra's head, but his too.

  • Their families generally were on the opposite side of the river, but one man had his lubra and two children on our side of it.

  • Women don't dislike being bullied, if it is done in the right way—haven't I seen it the world over, from lubra to dowager?

    Mrs. Falchion, Complete | Gilbert Parker

British Dictionary definitions for lubra

lubra

/ (ˈluːbrə) /


noun
  1. Australian an Aboriginal woman

Origin of lubra

1
C19: from a native Australian language

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