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.
