shog

[ shog, shawg ]

verb (used with object)

, shogged, shog·ging.

1. to shake; jolt.

verb (used without object)

, shogged, shog·ging.

1. to jog along.

noun

1. a shake; jolt.

Word History and Origins

Origin of shog¹

1350–1400; Middle English shoggen (v.); perhaps akin to shock ¹

Example Sentences

If perchance a trot, it was a mere shog, comfortable enough with a short seat and high cantle.

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