nog

¹ American  

[nog] / nɒg /

noun

1. any beverage made with beaten eggs, usually with alcoholic liquor; eggnog.

2. a strong ale formerly brewed in Norfolk, England.

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nog ² American  

[nog] / nɒg /

noun

1. a block of wood, as one inserted into brickwork to provide a hold for nails.

2. any wooden peg, pin, or block.

3. Also one of a number of wooden pieces fitted between the principal timbers of a half-timbered wall.

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verb (used with object)

nogged, nogging

1. to fill (a framed wall or partition) with small masonry, as bricks or stones.

nog ¹ British  

/ nɒɡ /

noun

1. Also called: flip.  a drink, esp an alcoholic one, containing beaten egg

2. dialect strong local beer

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nog ² British  

/ nɒɡ /

noun

1. a wooden peg or block built into a masonry or brick wall to provide a fixing for nails

2. short for nogging

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Etymology

Origin of nog¹

First recorded in 1685–95; origin uncertain

Origin of nog²

1605–15; perhaps variant of knag, Middle English knagge spur, peg

Example Sentences

Playing the boss of Delta’s egg nog division, the legendary pop singer made Yang burst into tears with her assessment.

From Salon

“Egg nog is kind of like me — it’s not for everyone, but the people who like it are my kind of people,” he said to riotous applause.

From Los Angeles Times

Congratulations, coach Riley - your reward is the ceremonial #HolidayBowl egg nog!

From Los Angeles Times

The 34th president of the United States had a recipe for egg nog.

From Washington Times

Have a happy and joyful holiday season in any and every way you can, even if it involves willingly drinking egg nog.

From Los Angeles Times