English word origin

Etymology of lube

Clipping of lubricant.

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Source etymology 1

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noun

Lubricant.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of lubricant.

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Source etymology 2

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verb

Clipping of lubricate.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of lubricate.

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Source etymology 3

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adj

Lubricating.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of lubricating.

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