2. Anything which moves slowly. [Obs.] Ascham.

Lug, n. [Etymol. uncertain.] 1. A rod or pole. [Prov. Eng.] Wright.

2. A measure of length, being 16½ feet; a rod, pole, or perch. [Obs.] "

Eight lugs of ground." Spenser.

Chimney lug, or Lug pole, a pole on which a kettle is hung over the

fire, either in a chimney or in the open air. [Local, U.S.] Whittier.

Lug"gage (?), n. [From 4th Lug.] That which is lugged; anything

cumbrous and heavy to be carried; especially, a traveler's trunks,

baggage, etc., or their contents.

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