DUB, v.t. [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, v.i. to make a quick noise. DUB, n. 1. A blow. [Little used.]2. In Irish, a puddle.
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