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lubra

[ loo-bruh ]

noun

, Australian: Offensive.
  1. an Aboriginal girl or woman.


lubra

/ ˈluːbrə /

noun

  1. 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."

The woman is also a good representative of the Victorian lubra.

Mr. Browne assured him that he was quite certain I should not only cut off the lubra's head, but his too.

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.

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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