Definition
Noun
- A non-sailor or person who knows little about the water.
Origin
16th century. Lubber comes from Anglo-Saxon, lobbe, meaning a slow and clumsy person. Also from Old French.
Comments
Given my limited time on the big blue, I pretty much still qualify as a landlubber. So sad.
References
Rogers, J.G. (1985). Origins of Sea Terms. Mystic Seaport Museum.