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

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)

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)

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)

The horse did n't bite the pole," continued Susan; "he said as he wa'n't no cribber.

From Susan Clegg and Her Neighbors' Affairs by Warner, Anne