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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