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 ]