nogg

[ nog ]

/ nɒg /

a shave for shaping dowels and handles.

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Special use of nog²

But it was only a friend of Mr. Noggs, who lived upstairs, and who had come down to say that Mr. Noggs was wanted.
Charles Dickens' Children Stories|Charles Dickens
Noggs, Ralph Nickleby's one-eyed clerk, was there to see him off, and put a letter into his hand as he started.
Tales from Dickens|Charles Dickens and Hallie Erminie Rives
I have a brother, Mr. Noggs—the only relation I have—and all that time I never saw him once.
The Life And Adventures Of Nicholas Nickleby|Charles Dickens
He tried hard for some days to find a situation, but failed, and he would not take money from Noggs, who was so poor himself.
Tales from Dickens|Charles Dickens and Hallie Erminie Rives

I saw you were anxious, and thought it might be about Mr Noggs; that's all.'
The Life And Adventures Of Nicholas Nickleby|Charles Dickens