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Origin and Etymology of pug
obsolete pug hobgoblin, monkey
First Known Use: 1751
pug
Definition of pug
pugged
;pugging
transitive verb
: to work and mix (a substance, such as clay) when wet especially to make more homogeneous and easier to handle (as in throwing or molding wares)
Origin and Etymology of pug
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1843
Origin and Etymology of pug
by shortening & alteration from pugilist
First Known Use: 1858
Origin and Etymology of pug
Hindi & Urdu pag foot, step
First Known Use: 1851
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pug
playDefinition of pug for Students
: a small muscular dog having a curled tail and a flattened face with wrinkles
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