ˈkyübə̇t, usu -ə̇d.+V noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English cubite, from Latin cubitus, cubitum elbow, cubit — more at hip
1. : any of various ancient units of length based on the length of the forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger and usually equal to about 18 inches but sometimes to 21 or more
2. : cubitus