nog

¹

[ nog ]

noun

1. any beverage made with beaten eggs, usually with alcoholic liquor; eggnog.
2. a strong ale formerly brewed in Norfolk, England.

nog

²

[ nog ]

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.

verb (used with object)

, nogged, nog·ging.

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

nog

¹

/ nɒɡ /

noun

1. Also calledflip a drink, esp an alcoholic one, containing beaten egg
2. dialect.
   strong local beer

nog

²

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of nog¹

First recorded in 1685–95; origin uncertain

Origin of nog²

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of nog¹

C17 (originally: a strong beer): of obscure origin

Origin of nog²

C17: origin unknown

Example Sentences

On this day, the group was trying to write an anthem for Cruinniú na nÓg, a government-sponsored day in Ireland devoted to children’s creativity, scheduled for June 15.

From New York Times

Kibble’s team name — Nog — even comes from their post-game tradition of sharing eggnog with opponents.

From Seattle 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