lubra

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 Dunderdale
The woman is also a good representative of the Victorian lubra.
Australian Pictures|Howard Willoughby
Mr. 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 Sturt
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.
Expedition into Central Australia|Charles Sturt

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?
Mrs. Falchion, Complete|Gilbert Parker

British Dictionary definitions for lubra

lubra

/ (ˈluːbrə) /

noun

Australian an Aboriginal woman

Word Origin for lubra

C19: from a native Australian language

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