How Do You Spell NOGGINS?

Pronunciation: [nˈɒɡɪnz] (IPA)

The word "noggins" (/ˈnɑːɡɪnz/) is spelled with a double "g" and an "i" rather than an "o" because it originates from Old English "hnoddan", meaning "to shake". The addition of the "g" sound brought in the second "g" and the resulting "i" became the vowel sound due to the phonetic rules for shortening vowels before double consonants. "Noggins" refers to small drinking vessels or the amount of liquid they hold. This word is commonly used in the UK, especially for measuring alcoholic beverages.

NOGGINS Meaning and Definition

1. Noggins, plural noun

   1. Wooden blocks or bricks used in building construction to provide structural support and reinforcement between studs or beams. Noggins are typically installed horizontally between vertical members to add stability and prevent warping or buckling within a framework. They are commonly employed in framing partitions, walls, or ceilings of various structures, especially those made of wood or metal.

   2. Informally, the term "noggins" can also refer to a small quantity of a beverage, particularly an alcoholic one, typically consumed in a single serving. It can specifically pertain to a measurement or the contents of a small glass or cup. The term is often used colloquially, especially in British English, and can be found in expressions like "a couple of noggins" or "a wee noggin" to describe a drinkable portion of a liquor, such as whisky or brandy.

   The word "noggins" derives from the Middle English term "noggin," meaning a small wooden cup or mug. Its origins can be traced back to the 16th century, and it has since evolved in its usage to encompass both structural building elements and descriptions of beverage quantities.

Common Misspellings for NOGGINS

• negging
• nugging
• nothins
• orgins
• nogin
• nuggins
• loggines
• boggins
• loggins
• boggines
• Noggeni
• Noggeny
• Noggenf
• noginss
• Joggis
• Poggis
• ogglins

Etymology of NOGGINS

The word "noggins" has two possible etymological origins.

1. From the Middle English "noggin" meaning "small cup" or "drinking vessel". This term was derived from the Old English "noʒen", which referred to a small mug or cup. The word "noggin" gradually evolved to include the meaning of a small measure of liquid, especially alcohol, and was used in England to describe the size of drink servings.

2. From the Welsh word "nocyn", meaning "a small measure of alcohol". This term, borrowed into the English language, evolved into "noggin" and eventually "noggins". Welsh miners and workers brought this word with them to England.

It should be noted that "noggins" has been used in various contexts, including as a slang term for the head or a person's brains.

Similar spelling words for NOGGINS

• nogging,
• nosiness,
• noisiness.