rugger

noun

rug·​ger ˈrə-gər How to pronounce rugger (audio)
British
: rugby
also : a rugby player

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Rugby, as a sport, has evolved, and so has the skill level of Navy ruggers. Dennis Volpe, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

by alteration

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rugger was in 1888

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“Rugger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rugger. Accessed 20 May. 2025.

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