Meaning of cubit in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkjubət/

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  1. Noun

    cubit

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Latin cubitum‘elbow, forearm, cubit’

    Definitions

    1. an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm

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