Where does “lubber” come from?
Lubber comes from Old French lobeor, of uncertain origin and meaning.
lubber (English): A clumsy or lazy person; An inexperienced or...
Definitions
- A clumsy or lazy person; An inexperienced or...
Ancestry of “lubber”, step by step
lubber traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Proto-Germanic lubbǭ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Germanic | lubbǭ | that which hangs or dangles |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | lewbʰ- | to desire, covet, want; to admire, praise; to... |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | lēw- | to sound, resound, sing out; to leave |
via Old French lobeor
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old French | lobeor | swindler |