Smūg'gle, v. t.
[imp. & p. p. SMUGGLED; p. pr. & vb. n. SMUGGLING.] [L. Ger. smuggeln, D. smokkelen, H. Ger. schmuggeln, from Sw. smuga, to introduce or convey secretly, i smug, Dan. i smug, secretly, D. smuig, smuik, id., smuigen, to eat in secret, A-S. smeógan, smūgan, smūan, to creep, to flow or spread gradually, Icel. smūga, to penetrate, creep.]
Sense 1. To import or export secretly, contrary to the law; or secretly to import or export without paying the duties imposed by law; to run; as, to smuggle lace.
Sense 2. To convey, or introduce, clandestinely.