Goggan

/ˈɡɔɡən/ noun

Definition

A variant or related form, possibly dialectal or archaic, associated with 'gogga' or similar insect-related terminology.

Etymology

Potentially a variant spelling or dialectal form related to 'gogga,' though historical usage is sparse and the exact etymology remains unclear.

Kelly Says

Variant spellings like 'goggan' and 'gogga' remind us that before standardized dictionaries, people spelled words however they wanted—there was no 'wrong' way until somebody decided there was.

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