Bouge

//buːd͡ʒ// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The right to rations at court, granted to the king's household, attendants etc. historical, uncountable

    "They […] made room for a bombardman that brought bouge for a country lady."

Verb
  1. 1
    To swell out.
  2. 2
    To bilge.

    "Their shippe bouged."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Alteration of bouche.

Etymology 2

Variant of bulge.

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