CUB

n. v.

6 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
n.

A young animal, esp. the young of the bear.

2.
n.

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.

3.
v.

To bring forth; -- said of animals, or in contempt, of persons. "Cubb'd in a cabin." Dryden.

4.
n.

A stall for cattle. [Obs.] I would rather have such . . . .in cubor kennel than in my closet or at my table. Landor.

5.
n.

A cupboard. [Obs.] Laud.

6.
v.

To shut up or confine. [Obs.] Burton.

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