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Date: 1700-1800
Origin: Probably from pug 'trick-playing spirit, monkey' (17-19 centuries), perhaps from Puck; PUCKISH

pug

 noun
     
Related topics: Animals
pug [countable]
HBA a small short-haired dog with a wide flat face, a very short nose, and a curly tail
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