Sc. Obs. [Prob. imitating the sound of a dull blow as in thud: cf. BOB sb.3, a firm blow.] A storm, a blast.
a. 1500. Q. Shaw, Adv. to Courtier. Thair may cum bubbis ye not suspek.
1513. Douglas, Æneis, I. iii. 15. Ane blusterand bub out fra the northt braying.
1535. Stewart, Cron. Scot., I. 124. Sum with ane bub had blawin doun hir blind.
