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   Cub , n. [Cf. Ir.  cuib cub, whelp, young dog, Ir. & Gael. cu dog; akin to E. hound.]
   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.
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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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3.       
   Cub, n. [Cf. Cub a young animal.]
   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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   A cupboard. [Obs.]
   Laud.
   
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   Cub, v. t. To shut up or confine. [Obs.]
   Burton.
   
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