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Lubber

A heavy, clumsy, or awkward fellow; a sturdy drone; a clown.

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Beginner 76% connected

One who begins or originates anything. Specifically: A young or inexperienced practitioner or student; a tyro.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Initiate 76% connected

To introduce by a first act; to make a beginning with; to set afoot; to originate; to commence; to begin or enter upon.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Novice 76% connected

One who is new in any business, profession, or calling; one unacquainted or unskilled; one yet in the rudiments; a beginner; a tyro.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Tiro 76% connected

Same as Tyro.

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Tyro 76% connected

A beginner in learning; one who is in the rudiments of any branch of study; a person imperfectly acquainted with a subject; a novice.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Landsman 76% connected

One who lives on the land; -- opposed to seaman.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Clod 92% connected

A lump or mass, especially of earth, turf, or clay.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Gawk 92% connected

A cuckoo.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Landlubber 92% connected

One who passes his life on land; -- so called among seamen in contempt or ridicule.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Lout 92% connected

To bend; to box; to stoop.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Lummox 92% connected

A fat, ungainly, stupid person; an awkward bungler.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Lump 92% connected

A small mass of matter of irregular shape; an irregular or shapeless mass; as, a lump of coal; a lump of iron ore.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Oaf 92% connected

Originally, an elf's child; a changeling left by fairies or goblins; hence, a deformed or foolish child; a simpleton; an idiot.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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