Cub (k?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, illmannered boy.
O, thuo dissembling cub! what
wilt thou be
When time hath sowed a drizzle on thy
case?
Shak.
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Cub, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Cubbed (kbd); p. pr. & vb. n. Cubbing.]
To bring forth; -- said of animals, or in contempt, of persons.
"
Cubb'd in a cabin."
Dryden.
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Cub, n. [Cf. Cub a young animal.]
1.
A stall for cattle.
[Obs.]
I would rather have such . . . .in cubor kennel than in my closet or at my table.
Landor.
2.
A cupboard.
[Obs.]
Laud.
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Cub, v. t.
To shut up or confine.
[Obs.]
Burton.
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