Etymology
Origin of cribber
Example Sentences
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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
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 Adams, F. Colburn (Francis Colburn)
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 Van Loan, Charles E. (Charles Emmett)
There are, Tom," continues the cribber, playfully, "two claims on you-two patent claims!
From Justice in the By-Ways, a Tale of Life by Adams, F. Colburn (Francis Colburn)
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 Warner, Anne
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