stub ( stubbed )
1. That part of an original leaf which is left
after most of it has been cut away from its
conjugate leaf. See also: CANCEL (1) . 2. A
narrow strip of paper or linen sewn between
sections of a book for the purpose of attaching
plates, maps, etc. A book which has had stubs
bound in is said to be stubbed. See also: COMPENSATION GUARD
;GUARD (2) . (12 , 102 ,335 )