jug
1[ juhg ]
/ dʒʌg /
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noun
verb (used with object), jugged, jug·ging.
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Origin of jug
1First recorded in 1530–40; perhaps special use of Jug, diminutive or pet name of Joan, a woman's name
Other definitions for jug (2 of 2)
jug2
[ juhg ]
/ dʒʌg /
noun
a sound made by a bird, especially a nightingale.
verb (used without object), jugged, jug·ging.
to make such a sound.
Origin of jug
2First recorded in 1515–25; imitative
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How to use jug in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for jug
jug
/ (dʒʌɡ) /
noun
verb jugs, jugging or jugged
to stew or boil (meat, esp hare) in an earthenware container
(tr) slang to put in jail
Word Origin for jug
C16: probably from Jug, nickname from girl's name Joan
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