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From the Online Etymological (word origins) Dictionary:

"1555, whobub "confused noise," generally believed to be of Irish origin, perhaps from Gaelic ub!, expression of aversion or contempt, or O.Ir. battle cry abu, from buide "victory."

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It came into English in the 16th century, during the nine years war with Ireland. It was the description of English soldiers of the Irish warcry "abu".

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