3 entries under this word

Prog

Prŏg, v. i.

verbintransitive

v. i. [D. pragchen, Ger. prachen, prachern, Dan. prakke, Sw. pracka, to beg, allied to Lat. procare, procari, to ask, demand.] [Low.] 1. To wander about and beg; to seek food or other supplies by low arts; to seek to acquire by beggarly tricks; to strive after by shifts. “Pandulf, an Italian and pope’s legate, a perfect artist in progging for money.” Fuller. You are the lion; I have been endeavoring to prog for you. Burke. 2. To steal; to filch.

Prŏg, n.

noun

n. Victuals or provisions sought by begging, or found by wandering about; victuals of any kind; food; supplies. [Low.] Swift.

Prŏg, n.

noun

n. One who seeks his victuals by wandering and begging.