Obs. slang. [f. BUB sb.2 + -ER.] (See quots.)
1673. R. Head, Canting Acad., 191. A Bubber … goes to the Alehouse, and steals there the Plate.
1690. B. E., Dict. Cant Crew, Bubber, a drinking Bowl; also a great Drinker, and he that used to steal Plate from Publick-houses.
