Cribs

/krΙͺbz/ noun

Baby beds with high sides, or informal term for homes/apartments.

From Old English cribb meaning 'manger' or 'stall', related to German Krippe. The meaning evolved from animal feeding troughs to baby beds in the 15th century, then to slang for 'home' in 20th century African American Vernacular English.

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