English word origin

Etymology of Cubs

Abbreviation of "Cub Scouts" or "Chicago Cubs".

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Unnumbered source etymology

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name

Cub Scouts · The team The Chicago Cubs.

noun

members of the Cub Scouts; plural of Cub

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Abbreviation of "Cub Scouts" or "Chicago Cubs".

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