LUBBERLY

lubberly, landlubberly

(adjective) inexperienced in seamanship; “of all landlubbers the most lubberly”

lubberly

(adjective) clumsy and unskilled; “a big stupid lubberly fellow”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

lubberly (comparative more lubberly, superlative most lubberly)

Clumsy and stupid; resembling a lubber (an inexperienced person).

Lacking in seamanship; of or suitable to a landlubber who is new to being at sea and unfamiliar with the ways of a sailor.

Adverb

lubberly (comparative more lubberly, superlative most lubberly)

In the manner of a landlubber.

Source: Wiktionary

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Lub"ber*ly, a.

Definition: Like a lubber; clumsy. A great lubberly boy. Shak.

Lub"ber*ly, adv.

Definition: Clumsily; awkwardly. Dryden.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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