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jug (1)

jug [ jug ]


noun  (plural jugs)
Definition:
 
1. large container for liquids: a large container for liquids, typically of earthenware or glass, with a handle and a narrow mouth usually closed with a cork

2. liquid contained in jug: the quantity of liquid held in a jug

3. prison: prison or jail ( humorous )

4. offensive term: an offensive term for a woman's breast ( slang )



transitive verb  (past and past participle jugged, present participle jug·ging, 3rd person present singular jugs)
Definition:
 
stew meat in earthenware pot: to stew meat in a deep earthenware pot

[15th century. Origin ?]
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