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cribber

[krib-er] / ˈkrɪb ər /


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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

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)

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)

Eliphaz is a cribber, and a cribber is a hoss that sucks itself full of wind like a balloon.

From Old Man Curry Race Track Stories by Van Loan, Charles E. (Charles Emmett)

There are, Tom," continues the cribber, playfully, "two claims on you-two patent claims!

From Justice in the By-Ways, a Tale of Life by Adams, F. Colburn (Francis Colburn)




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