Cub /(kŭb)/
Cub
n.
- A young animal, esp. the young of the bear.
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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?
Cub
v. t. & i.
imp. & p. p. Cubbed; p. pr. & vb. n. Cubbing
- To bring forth; -- said of animals, or in contempt, of persons.
Cub
n.
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A stall for cattle. [Obs.]
I would rather have such . . . .in cub or kennel than in my closet or at my table.
- A cupboard. [Obs.]
Cub
v. t.
- To shut up or confine. [Obs.]