nosebag

See also: nose-bag and nose bag

English

Alternative forms

• nose-bag
• nose bag

Etymology

nose +‎ bag.

Noun

nosebag (plural nosebags)

1. 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

2. (informal) Food.

   Synonyms: scran, nosh, grub, bait; see also Thesaurus:food

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

References

• “nosebag”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.