cubit
pronunciation
How to pronounce cubit in British English:
UK [ˈkju:bɪt]
How to pronounce cubit in American English:
US [ˈkjubɪt]
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- Noun:
- an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm
Word Origin
- cubit (n.)
- ancient unit of measure based on the forearm from elbow to fingertip, usually from 18 to 22 inches, early 14c., from Latin cubitum "the elbow," from PIE *keu(b)- "to bend." Such a measure, known by a word meaning "forearm" or the like, was known to many peoples (Greek pekhys, Hebrew ammah, English ell).
Example
- 1. The cubit is not merely an obsolete unit ; it is also an imprecise one .
- 2. And which of you by being anxious can add a cubit to his stature ?
- 3. If you would rise but a cubit above race and country and self you would indeed become godlike .
- 4. And which of you by taking thought , can add to his stature by one cubit ?
- 5. It shall be a cubit in length , and another in breadth , that is , foursquare , and two in height .