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Definition of Landlubber
1. Noun. A person who lives and works on land.
Exact synonyms: Landman, Landsman
Generic synonyms: Denizen, Dweller, Habitant, Indweller, Inhabitant
Derivative terms: Landlubberly
Generic synonyms: Denizen, Dweller, Habitant, Indweller, Inhabitant
Derivative terms: Landlubberly
2. Noun. An inexperienced sailor; a sailor on the first voyage.
Exact synonyms: Landsman, Lubber
Generic synonyms: Beginner, Initiate, Novice, Tiro, Tyro
Derivative terms: Landlubberly, Lubberly
Generic synonyms: Beginner, Initiate, Novice, Tiro, Tyro
Derivative terms: Landlubberly, Lubberly
Definition of Landlubber
1. n. One who passes his life on land; -- so called among seamen in contempt or ridicule.
Definition of Landlubber
1. Noun. (nautical pejorative) Someone unfamiliar with the sea or seamanship, especially a novice seaman. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Landlubber
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Medical Definition of Landlubber
1. One who passes his life on land; so called among seamen in contempt or ridicule. Origin: Prop. Fr. Land + lubber, or possibly corrupted fr. Laudlouper. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)