a. Obs. rare–1. [Of uncertain origin: cf. F. baugeart ‘a scowndrell, a scurvie or beastly companion’ (Cotgr.), f. bauge mud, filth; it might also be a form of the national name Bulgar, Bolgar, Bugar, used as a term of reproach in the Middle Ages.] Barbarous (or ? vile, beastly).
1544. Bale, Sir J. Oldcastell, in Harl. Misc. (Malh.), I. 273. Then brought he forth another bill … that he redde also in his bauger Latyne.
