nosebag

See also: nose-bag and nose bag

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

nose +‎ bag.

Noun

nosebag (plural nosebags)

  1. A round sack or bag to feed for a horse, mule, ox or alike animal. Usually made of canvas sides and leather bottom slipped over the nose and attached to harness my a strong strap, rope or string. Design to feed animal in public areas and to eliminate spillage from eating.
    Synonym: feedbag
  2. (informal) Food.
    Synonyms: scran, nosh, grub, bait; see also Thesaurus:food
  3. (informal) A curious older woman of other peoples business or affairs.

References
  • nosebag in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
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