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

Maybe it's to find out if he's a public cribber.

From Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 15, July 9, 1870 by Various

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 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