DUB, verb transitive [Gr.] Literally, to strike. Hence, 1. To strike a blow with a sword, and make a knight. Se cyng, dubbade his sunu Henric to ridere. The King dubbed his son Henry a knight. 2. To confer any dignity or new character. A man of wealth is dubbd a man of worth. DUB, verb intransitive to make a quick noise. DUB, noun 1. A blow. [Little used.] 2. In Irish, a puddle.
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