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Webster 1913 Edition

Puppy

Pup′py

,
Noun.
;
pl.
Puppies
(#)
.
[F.
poupée
doll, puppet. See
Puppet
, and cf.
Pup
,
Noun.
]
1.
(Zool.)
The young of a canine animal, esp. of the common dog; a whelp.
2.
A name of contemptuous reproach for a conceited and impertinent person.
I found my place taken by an ill-bred, awkward
puppy
with a money bag under each arm.
Addison.

Pup′py

,
Verb.
I.
[
imp. & p. p.
Puppied
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Puppying
.]
To bring forth whelps; to pup.

Webster 1828 Edition

Puppy

PUP'PY

,
Noun.
[See Pup.] A whelp; the young progeny of a bitch or female of the canine species.
1.
Applied to persons, a name expressing extreme contempt.

PUP'PY

,
Verb.
T.
To bring forth whelps.

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