Cub

Part of speech: noun (n.)

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

2. 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.

Part of speech: noun (n.)

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

2. A cupboard. [Obs.] Laud.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

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

Part of speech: verb (v.)

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