progging — fishing for eels hidden in holes with a stocking needle fastened by the eye to the end of a willow wand, and to the middle of it is tied a long string. The free end is baited with a worm. This is then pushed into the hole. As soon as the eel has… … Dictionary of ichthyology
progging — v. search about for food or treasure, forage … English contemporary dictionary
progging — present part of prog … Useful english dictionary
prog — I. ˈpräg noun ( s) Etymology: origin unknown dialect Britain : a pointed instrument (as a goad or skewer) II. transitive verb (progged ; progged ; pr … Useful english dictionary
Prog — Prog, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Progged}. p. pr. & vb. n. {Progging}.] [Cf. D. prachen, G. prachern, Dan. prakke, Sw. pracka, to beg, L. procare, procari, to ask, demand, and E. prowl.] 1. To wander about and beg; to seek food or other supplies by low … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Progged — Prog Prog, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Progged}. p. pr. & vb. n. {Progging}.] [Cf. D. prachen, G. prachern, Dan. prakke, Sw. pracka, to beg, L. procare, procari, to ask, demand, and E. prowl.] 1. To wander about and beg; to seek food or other supplies… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
prog — prog1 [präg] vi. progged, progging [via dial. < ? ME prokken, to beg (prob. < LowG)] Dial. to prowl about, as in search of food or plunder; forage n. Dial. food obtained as by progging prog2 abbrev. 1. program 2. progressive … English World dictionary
prog — I. intransitive verb (progged; progging) Etymology: origin unknown Date: 1624 chiefly dialect to search about; especially forage II. noun Date: 1655 chiefly dialect food, victuals … New Collegiate Dictionary
prog — /prog/, v., progged, progging, n. Brit. Slang. v.i. 1. to search or prowl about, as for plunder or food; forage. n. 2. food or victuals. [1560 70; orig. uncert.] * * * … Universalium
