CUBIT


Meaning of CUBIT in English

cu ‧ bit /ˈkjuːbət, ˈkjuːbɪt/ BrE AmE 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

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.