\Cub\ (k[u^]b), 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} (k[u^]bd); 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.