dub
to name someone (or something)
TRANSLATION
nennen, benennen "einen Uebernamen geben"
STATISTICS
IN THE PRESS
"Chief weapons inspector Hans Blix said on Thursday there was no evidence to suggest the Iraqis were granting inspectors greater access to key scientists they want to interview regarding Iraq's alleged arms programs. Blair arrived in Washington late on Thursday night for Friday's Camp David talks. They have been DUBBED by some a "war council."
Did you
know?
Did you know?
Etymology: Middle English dubben, from Old English dubbian; akin to Old Norse
Date: before 12th century
1. to confer knighthood on
2. to call by a distinctive title, epithet, or nickname
synonyms: baptize, bestow, call, christen, confer, denominate, designate, entitle, knight, nickname, style, tag, term
Etymology: Middle English dubben, from Old English dubbian; akin to Old Norse
Date: before 12th century
1. to confer knighthood on
2. to call by a distinctive title, epithet, or nickname
synonyms: baptize, bestow, call, christen, confer, denominate, designate, entitle, knight, nickname, style, tag, term
