Main Entry: rug

Pronunciation: \ˈrəg\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English *rug rag, tuft, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian dial. rugga coarse rug, Old Norse rǫgg tuft

Date: 1591

1 : lap robe
2 : a piece of thick heavy fabric that usually has a nap or pile and is used as a floor covering
3 : a floor mat of an animal pelt <a bearskin rug>
4 slang : toupee 2
5 British : a blanket for an animal (as a horse or dog)