bogtrotter en · NOUN
Etymology
From bog + trotter.
Meanings
-
One who lives in boggy countryside; (derogatory) one of the lowest class of Irish.
“And — what ! indeed, must we leave talking about poor Mr. Philpot , and planning how to get him off, to attend to this Bogtrotter? ”
1830, Edward Lane, The Fugitives:
- Someone who participates in bogtrotting.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bogtrotters | Number=Plur | lexicographic |