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noggin

/ˈnɒɡɪn/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A small mug, cup or ladle.
  2. (obsolete outside dialectal) A small measure of spirits equivalent to a gill.
  3. The head.
  4. A signalling molecule involved in embryo development, producing large heads at high concentrations.
  5. A horizontal beam used in the construction of a building, especially to strengthen upright posts.
  6. Rough brick masonry used to fill open spaces.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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