Word History
Etymology
borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French lubrique "slippery, unstable, lascivious," borrowed from Latin lūbricus "slippery, hard to hold, hazardous" (Late Latin also "morally weak, lascivious") — more at sleeve
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of lubric was
in the 15th century
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“Lubric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lubric. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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