Grogs

/ɡrɑɡz/ noun

Definition

Plural of grog; multiple servings or batches of the rum-and-water drink served especially to sailors.

Etymology

Plural of 'grog,' formed by adding '-s,' referring to multiple drinks or instances of the beverage.

Kelly Says

On naval ships, 'grogs' were served on a strict schedule—usually at noon—and became such an important part of sailor culture that the word spread from nautical contexts to everyday English.

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