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noggin

/ˈnɒɡɪn/

noun

Meaning

  • A small mug, cup or ladle.

  • (obsolete outside dialectal) A small measure of spirits equivalent to a gill.

  • The head.

  • A signalling molecule involved in embryo development, producing large heads at high concentrations.

noun

Meaning

  • A horizontal beam used in the construction of a building, especially to strengthen upright posts.

  • Rough brick masonry used to fill open spaces.