[f. LUG v. + -ER1.] One who lugs; spec. an oarsman who depends on mere strength.
1611. Cotgr., Tireur, a drawer, puller,… lugger, tugger.
1881. Daily News, 14 Feb., 5/5. His Australian competitor, though by no means such a mere ‘lugger’ as his countryman Trickett, trusts much less to … mechanical finish.
