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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Rub(b, n. [e.m.E. rub (1586); Rub(b v.] A reflection upon a person's integrity; an accusation; a ‘smear’. —1650 Kirkcaldy Presb. 359.
If he be found heirafter guiltie of … any rubb upon the publik judicators of the kirk or shall utter the like indiscreet [pr. indiscrect] … expressions as formerlie a1658 Durham Comm. Rev. 24.
To vindicate Himself from the rubs that His profane enemies put upon Him in the world
