plural stags
Definition of stag
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
or plural stag
: an adult male red deer
also
: the male of various other deer (especially genus Cervus)
2
chiefly Scotland
: a young horse
especially
: a young unbroken stallion
3
: a male animal castrated after sexual maturity — compare steer sense 1
4
: a young adult male domestic chicken or turkey
5a
: a social gathering of men only
b
: one who attends a dance or party without a companion
stag
verb
stagged; stagging
Definition of stag (Entry 2 of 3)
: to attend a dance or party without a companion
stag
adjectiveDefinition of stag (Entry 3 of 3)
1a
: restricted to men
a stag party
2
: unaccompanied by someone of the opposite sex
stag women
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The first known use of stag was in the 12th century
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