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lubra
[ loo-bruh ]
noun
, Australian: Offensive.
- an Aboriginal girl or woman.
lubra
/ ˈluːbrə /
noun
- an Aboriginal woman
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Word History and Origins
Origin of lubra1
First recorded in 1840–50; probably from Aboriginal language of southeastern Tasmania lubərə
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Word History and Origins
Origin of lubra1
C19: from a native Australian language
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Example Sentences
So, pointing to them, he asked what was in the fire, and the blackfellow replied with one word "lubra."
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The woman is also a good representative of the Victorian lubra.
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Mr. Browne assured him that he was quite certain I should not only cut off the lubra's head, but his too.
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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.
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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?
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