cub

In obsolete terms the difference between fox and cub

is that fox is a sword; so called from the stamp of a fox on the blade, or perhaps of a wolf taken for a fox while cub is to shut up or confine.

As nouns the difference between fox and cub

is that fox is a red fox, small carnivore (Vulpes vulpes), related to dogs and wolves, with red or silver fur and a bushy tail while cub is a young fox.

As verbs the difference between fox and cub

is that fox is to trick, fool or outwit (someone) by cunning or ingenuity while cub is to give birth to cubs.

As proper nouns the difference between fox and cub

is that fox is {{surname|from=Middle English}} derived from the name of the animal while Cub is a member of the Cub Scouts.

As an acronym cub is

cashed up bogan.