NOSEBAG

nosebag, feedbag

(noun) a canvas bag that is used to feed an animal (such as a horse); covers the muzzle and fastens at the top of the head

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

nosebag (plural nosebags)

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

(informal) Food.

Synonyms: scran, nosh, grub, bait, Thesaurus:food

(informal) A curious older woman of other peoples business or affairs.

Source: Wiktionary


Nose"bag`, n.

Definition: A bag in which feed for a horse, ox, or the like, may be fastened under the nose by a string passing over the head.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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According to Guinness World Records, the most massive cup of coffee contained 22,739.14 liters and was created by Alcaldía Municipal de Chinchiná (Colombia) at Parque de Bolívar, Chinchiná, Caldas, Colombia, on 15 June 2019. Fifty people worked for more than a month to build this giant cup. The drink prepared was Arabic coffee.

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