lubra
an Aboriginal girl or woman.
Origin of 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 DunderdaleThe woman is also a good representative of the Victorian lubra.
Australian Pictures | Howard WilloughbyMr. Browne assured him that he was quite certain I should not only cut off the lubra's head, but his too.
Expedition into Central Australia | Charles SturtTheir families generally were on the opposite side of the river, but one man had his lubra and two children on our side of it.
Expedition into Central Australia | Charles SturtWomen 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
/ (ˈluːbrə) /
Australian an Aboriginal woman
Origin of lubra
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