Cubit

[cu·bit]

An ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm

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The forearm; the ulna, a bone of the arm extending from elbow to wrist.

Noun
an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm

n.
The forearm; the ulna, a bone of the arm extending from elbow to wrist.

n.
A measure of length, being the distance from the elbow to the extremity of the middle finger.

Cubit

Cu"bit (k?"b?t), n. [L. cubitum, cubitus; elbow, ell, cubit, fr. (because the elbow serves fo aning upon) cubare to lie down, recline; cf. Gr. elbow, to bend, stoop, bent, stooping, humbacked. Cf. Incumbent, Covey.] 1. (Anat.) The forearm; the ulna, a bone of the arm extending from elbow to wrist. [Obs.] 2. A measure of length, being the distance from the elbow to the extremity of the middle finger. &hand; The cubit varies in length in different countries, the Roman cubit being 17,47 inches, the Greek 18,20, the Hebrew somewhat longer, and the English 18 inches.

The forearm; the ulna, a bone of the arm extending from elbow to wrist.

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Usage Examples

Alas! if the principles of contentment are not within us, the height of station and worldly grandeur will as soon add a cubit to a man's stature as to his happiness.

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