Where does “cubby” come from?
Cubby is a diminutive form derived from Middle English cub, whose ultimate origin and meaning remain uncertain.
cubby (English): A small, confined space; In a school classroom, a...
Definitions
- A small, confined space; In a school classroom, a...
Ancestry of “cubby”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | cub | stall |
Words derived from “cubby”