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(kb), 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, ill-mannered boy. O, thou dissembling cub! what wilt thou be When time hath sowed a grizzle on thy case? Shak. 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. Cub n.[Cf. Cub a young animal.] 1. A stall for cattle. [Obs.] I would rather have such . . . .in cub or kennel than in my closet or at my table. Landor. 2. A cupboard. [Obs.] Laud. Cub v. t.To shut up or confine. [Obs.] Burton. スポンサード リンク
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