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In days of old, when the first compasses were put on sailing ships, there was no lubber line. It seems that most average people were smart enough to determine where they were going by looking at the compass. Unfortunately, there were a number of people not smart enough to handle this simple feat. Back then, these witless people were called lubber, and the lubber line referred to how the sailing world viewed those who needed such a line. Now you know when someone is calling you a land lubber, they are really calling you a land moron.
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Where does the name lubber come from?
The term "lubber" originates from the Middle English word "lobre," meaning a clumsy or lazy person. It is believed to have been derived from the Old English "labbere," which referred to someone who is awkward or slow. In maritime contexts, "lubber" specifically refers to an inexperienced sailor, contrasting with more skilled seamen. The term has evolved but retains its connotation of ineptitude or lack of experience.
What is an abbey-lubber?
An abbey-lubber is a term of contempt for an able-bodied but lazy person from a religious house who grew fat from his idleness.
Where did the term toe the line come from?
From early 1800's but origins disputed, so no one can answer
Is the slope of a line the coefficient of the x-term in the line?
Yes, the slope of a line is the coefficient of the x-term in the line.
Where does the term Greaser come from?
The term greasers come from their greasy hair
What is the term meaning an interlocking line of union between bones?
Suture is the term meaning an interlockibg line of union between bones.
Is captain William Lubber a real Pirate Hunter?
Yes, he hunted the "Terror of the Sea" Arrabella Drummond. Lover of Edward Teach, or more famously known as Black Beard.Actually he's a fictional character. The last name Lubber is a nautical term short for landlubber, which means inexperienced sailor. It's kind of a little joke.Drummond is meant in reference to Blackbeard. Pirates changed their surnames to protect their families reputations. It's claimed that Blackbeard's real last name is Drummond.
Come from away the term in Newfoundland?
The term "Come from Away" refers to people who are 'outsiders'. That come from out side of the province.
What is line graph in geographical term?
it is still a line graph
Does the term line of dialogue mean literally one line or a string of dialogue?
The term "line of dialogue" simply means a sentence or phrase of dialogue...not literally one line of dialogue.
What is the term for a type of line that has punctuation?
an exclamation mark is the term
What math term tlls beastily term?
I think it is "line".
