The word "stubbe" is an archaic spelling of the word "stump" which refers to the remaining part of a tree trunk after it has been cut down. The word "stubbe" is pronounced as /stʌb/ with the emphasis on the first syllable. In IPA phonetic transcription, it can be written as /stʌb/. However, the modern-day spelling of "stump" has replaced "stubbe" in current usage.
The word "stubbe" has its origins in Old English. It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "stubbōną", which means "stump". This word eventually evolved into "stub" in Middle English and later "stubbe". The origin of "stubbōną" is uncertain, but it is believed to be derived from an Indo-European root that refers to a shortened or cut-off piece, which perfectly describes a stump.