I.a little dog, puppy, whelp.
a. Masc., Plaut. Stich. 4, 2, 40; Varr. ap. Non. p. 94, 24; Cic. Div. 1, 46, 103 Orell. N. cr.; Val. Max. 1, 5, 3; Mart. 1, 84; Juv. 6, 551; 9, 61; “and as a term of endearment,” Plaut. As. 3, 3, 103; Hor. S. 2, 3, 259.—