"crib note" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: crib notes [plural]
Etymology: From crib + note. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|crib|note}} crib + note Head templates: {{en-noun}} crib note (plural crib notes)
  1. A brief reminder or item of information written on a slip of paper or in a concealable place such as on one's arm, as an aid for a public speaker or for use by a student or other person cheating during an examination. Synonyms: cheat sheet Related terms: crib sheet
    Sense id: en-crib_note-en-noun-vxXCSzMe Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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        {
          "ref": "1983 August 6, “The Real Scandal”, in Gay Community News, page 4:",
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