2 entries under this word

Puppy

Pŭp'py, n.

noun

n. [From pup, q. v.] 1. The young progeny of a bitch, or female of the canine species; a whelp. 2. One who has so little self-respect as to fawn and cringe upon others; a person contemptible from insignificance and conceit.

I found my place taken by an ill-bred, awkward puppe, with a money-bag under each arm. Addison.

Pŭp'py, v. i.

verbintransitive

[imp. & p. p. PUPPIED; p. pr. & vb. n. PUPPYING.] To bring forth whelps; to pup.