subs. (prison).—1. The works at Dartmoor, on which convicts labour; during recent years a large quantity of land has been reclaimed in this way.
1877. W. H. THOMSON, Five Years’ Penal Servitude, iii. 158. These were the men destined for outdoor work, ‘the BOGS,’ as the places where the different outside gangs worked were called [at Dartmoor].
2. (low).—a BOG-HOUSE (q.v.): also BOG-SHOP. Hence, as verb = to ease oneself; to evacuate; TO SHIT (q.v.): see BURY A QUAKER.
3. (old).—A simile of softness and tenderness (NARES).
1633. MARMION, A Fine Companion.
| Car. I will not raile at you, but I will cudgell you, and kicke you, you man of valour. | |
| Cap. Hold! as thou art a man of renowne, thou wilt strike thy foote into me else, my body is as tender as a BOGG. |
TO TAKE BOG. See BOGGLE.
