n. & v.
--n.
1. a a deep vessel for holding liquids, with a handle and often with a spout or lip shaped for pouring. b the contents of this; a jugful.
2 US a large jar with a narrow mouth.
3 sl. prison.
4 (in pl.) US coarse sl. a woman's breasts.
--v.tr. (jugged, jugging)
1. (usu. as jugged adj.) stew or boil (a hare or rabbit) in a covered vessel.
2 sl. imprison.
Derivatives:
jugful n. (pl. -fuls).
Etymology: perh. f. Jug, pet-form of the name Joan etc.