pegger en · NOUN
Etymology
From peg + -er.
Meanings
- (archaic, slang) A person who pegs (in any sense). ▸ A regular drinker of alcohol, especially brandy and soda.
- (historical) A person who pegs (in any sense). ▸ A person who, or machine that, attached the uppers to the soles of shoes using wooden pegs (shoepegs).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| peggers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |