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

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How to use lubra in a sentence

  • On arriving at the hut Scott and his lubras prepared for their guests a beautiful meal of kangaroo and potatoes.

    The Book of the Bush | George Dunderdale
  • Sam did exactly as he was told, and the lubras did exactly as they thought fit, and the results were equally disconcerting.

    We of the Never-Never | Jeanie "Mrs. Aeneas" Gunn
  • The lubras also promised to be more painstaking, reserving only the right to rest if they should "knock up longa work."

    We of the Never-Never | Jeanie "Mrs. Aeneas" Gunn
  • The missus had become "Gadgerrie" to the old men and certain privileged lubras.

    We of the Never-Never | Jeanie "Mrs. Aeneas" Gunn
  • Two lubras were to sit down permanently, while as many as wished might help with the washing and watering.

    We of the Never-Never | Jeanie "Mrs. Aeneas" Gunn

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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