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cribber

American  
[krib-er] / ˈkrɪb ər /

noun

  1. a person who cribs.

  2. a horse that practices cribbing.


Etymology

Origin of cribber

First recorded in 1695–1705; crib + -er 1


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For a plagiarist is no longer considered a true writer, just a cribber peeking over a smarter classmate’s shoulder.

From New York Times ● Oct. 8, 2018

Eliphaz is a cribber, and a cribber is a hoss that sucks itself full of wind like a balloon.

From Old Man Curry Race Track Stories by Charles E. (Charles Emmett) Van Loan

A remark from the cribber touches his pride, and borrowing a few pins he commences pinning together the shattered threads of his nether garment.

From Justice in the By-Ways, a Tale of Life by F. Colburn (Francis Colburn) Adams

Raising his besotted head, Tom gazes distrustfully at the cribber, as if questioning his sincerity.

From Justice in the By-Ways, a Tale of Life by F. Colburn (Francis Colburn) Adams

The horse did n't bite the pole," continued Susan; "he said as he wa'n't no cribber.

From Susan Clegg and Her Neighbors' Affairs by Anne Warner

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