Drŭg1, n.
n. [Fr. drogue, Pr., Sp., Pg., & It. droga, from D. droog, L. Ger. drōge, A-S. dryge, drige, Eng. dry, orig. dry substance, herbs, plants, or wares.]
- Any animal, vegetable, or mineral substance used in the composition of medicines; any stuff used in dyeing or in chemical operations.
- Any commodity that lies on hand, or is not salable; an article of slow sale, or in no demand in the market.
- A drudge. [Obs.] See DRUDGE. Shak.