slang. [? a pseudo-L. formation suggested by FOG sb.2 in sense ‘smoke.’] Tobacco.

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1673.  R. Head, Canting Acad., 10. Store of booz and fogus, (Drink and Tobacco) brought them.

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a. 1700.  B. E., Dict. Cant. Crew.

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1834.  W. H. Ainsworth, Rookwood, III. v. In the mean time tip me a gage of fogus, Jerry.

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