Cub \Cub\ (k[u^]b), n. [Cf. Ir. cuib cub, whelp, young dog, Ir.
& Gael. cu dog; akin to E. hound.]
1. A young animal, esp. the young of the bear.
2. Jocosely or in contempt, a boy or girl, esp. an awkward,
rude, ill-mannered boy.
O, thou dissembling cub! what wilt thou be When time
hath sowed a grizzle on thy case? --Shak.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Cub \Cub\, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Cubbed (k[u^]bd); p. pr. &
vb. n. Cubbing.]
To bring forth; -- said of animals, or in contempt, of
persons. ``Cubb'd in a cabin.'' --Dryden.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Cub \Cub\, n. [Cf. Cub a young animal.]
1. A stall for cattle. [Obs.]
I would rather have such . . . .in cub or kennel
than in my closet or at my table. --Landor.
2. A cupboard. [Obs.]
--Laud.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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