cubit的词源

英文词源

cubit (n.)

ancient unit of measure based on the forearm from elbow to fingertip, usually from 18 to 22 inches, early 14c., from Latin cubitum "the elbow," from PIE *keu(b)- "to bend." Such a measure, known by a word meaning "forearm" or the like, was known to many peoples (Greek pekhys, Hebrew ammah, English ell).

中文词源

cubit：肘尺

来自PIE*keub,弯，转，词源同camber,incubate.原指肘弯，后指肘到指尖的距离。

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