First Known Use: 1591
Dictionary
rug
rug
noun \ˈrəg\
: a piece of thick, heavy material that is used to cover usually a section of a floor
: a small wig that is usually worn by a man to cover a bald spot
: a blanket that you put over your lap and legs to keep them warm
Full Definition of RUG
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)
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Examples of RUG
- I accidentally spilled wine on the rug.
- You could tell that he was wearing a rug.
Origin of RUG
Middle English *rug rag, tuft, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian dialect rugga coarse rug, Old Norse rǫgg tuft
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