cu‧bit /ˈkjuːbət, ˈkjuːbɪt/
noun [countable][
Date: 1300-1400;
Language: Latin;
Origin: cubitum 'elbow, cubit']
an ancient unit for measuring length, equal to the length of your arm between your wrist and your elbow
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