n. [ L. cubitum, cubitus; elbow, ell, cubit, fr. (because the elbow serves for leaning upon) cubare to lie down, recline; cf. Gr.
☞ The cubit varies in length in different countries, the Roman cubit being 17.47 inches, the Greek 18.20, the Hebrew somewhat longer, and the English 18 inches. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. cubitalis. ]
n. A sleeve covering the arm from the elbow to the hand. Crabb. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Having the measure of a cubit. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ NL., fr. L. de- + cubare, to lie down: cf. F. décubitus. ] (Med.) An attitude assumed in lying down;
a. [ L. discumbere, discubitum, to lie down, recline at table; dis- + cumbere (in comp.) to lie down. ] Leaning; fitted for a reclining posture. [ Obs. ] Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ LL. excubitorium; ex out + cubare, cubitum, to lie. ] (Eccl. Antiq.) A gallery in a church, where persons watched all night. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. L. incubitus. ] Incubation. [ Obs. ] J. Ellis. [ 1913 Webster ]