Word Etymology: The Secret History of Words

Word of the Day: Grog

Grog: n. (verb) to drink ale, often excessively.

From the ancient Anglo-Saxon word for "beer" and "to drink", this word has been used since the 17th century to describe the act of imbibing ales.

In modern times, the word has taken on a more... interesting connotation, as seen in the popular phrase "Groggy Mcgrogface".

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