CUB
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Cub (kŭb), 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.
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2. Jocosely or in contempt, a boy or girl, esp. an awkward, rude, ill-mannered boy.
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O, thou dissembling cub! what wilt thou be
When time hath sowed a grizzle on thy case?
Shak.
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Cub, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Cubbed (kŭbd); 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.]
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I would rather have such . . . .in cub or kennel than in my closet or at my table.
Landor.
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2. A cupboard. [Obs.] Laud.
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Cub, v. t. To shut up or confine. [Obs.] Burton.
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