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n. [ Etymol. uncertain. ] 1. A wooden block, of the size of a brick, built into a wall, as a hold for the nails of woodwork. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. One of the square logs of wood used in a pile to support the roof of a mine. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Shipbuilding) A treenail to fasten the shores. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ From 2d Nog. ] 1. To fill in, as between scantling, with brickwork. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Shipbuilding) To fasten, as shores, with treenails. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Prop., made of hemp, fr. Prov. E. nogs hemp. ] Made of hemp; hence, hard; rough; harsh. [ Obs. ] Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Ir. noigin, or Gael. noigean. Cf. 1st Nog. ] 1. A small mug or cup. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A measure equivalent to a gill. Hence: a small quantity of a beverage. [ Prov. Eng. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

3. The head (of a person). [ slang ]
Syn. -- noodle, noddle. [ PJC ]

n. [ From Nog, v. t. ] Rough brick masonry used to fill in the interstices of a wooden frame, in building. [ 1913 Webster ]