Etymology
Origin of cribber
Example Sentences
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For a plagiarist is no longer considered a true writer, just a cribber peeking over a smarter classmate’s shoulder.
From New York Times • Oct. 8, 2018
Raising his besotted head, Tom gazes distrustfully at the cribber, as if questioning his sincerity.
From Justice in the By-Ways, a Tale of Life by Adams, F. Colburn (Francis Colburn)
A remark from the cribber touches his pride, and borrowing a few pins he commences pinning together the shattered threads of his nether garment.
From Justice in the By-Ways, a Tale of Life by Adams, F. Colburn (Francis Colburn)
The corps of cadets loathes a cribber as it does any other kind of cheat or liar.
From Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)
Maybe it's to find out if he's a public cribber.
From Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 15, July 9, 1870 by Various
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