trug

[ truhg, troog ]

noun

, British.

1. a shallow basket for carrying flowers, vegetables, etc., made from strips of wood.
2. a shallow wooden milk pan.
3. a wooden tray for holding mortar.

trug

/ trʌɡ /

noun

1. a long shallow basket made of curved strips of wood and used for carrying flowers, fruit, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of trug¹

First recorded in 1570–80; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of trug¹

C16: perhaps dialect variant of trough

Example Sentences

It occurred to him that Trug would not be the liveliest of company.

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But Trug, he has not followed; very like they think we'll not run away and leave him behind.

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"Mayhap if you had Trug with you, you could start some here," suggested Francis.

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The village is remarkable for a local industry—the making of "trug" baskets for the carriage of fruit.

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"Why, he is somewhat like other men," Miles whispered softly to Giles, but Trug grumbled in his throat.

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