n. [ So named from “Old Grog” a nickname given to Admiral Vernon, in allusion to his wearing a grogram cloak in foul weather. He is said to have been the first to dilute the rum of the sailors (about 1745). ] A mixture of spirit and water not sweetened; hence, any intoxicating liquor. [ 1913 Webster ]

Grog blossom, a redness on the nose or face of persons who drink ardent spirits to excess. [ Collog. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n.; pl. Groggeries /plu>. A grogshop. [ Slang, U. S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. State of being groggy. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Man.) Tenderness or stiffness in the foot of a horse, which causes him to move in a hobbling manner. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. 1. Overcome with grog; tipsy; unsteady on the legs. [ Colloq. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Weakened in a fight so as to stagger; -- said of pugilists. [ Cant or Slang ] [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Man.) Moving in a hobbling manner, owing to tender feet; -- said of a horse. Youatt.

{ } n. [ OF. gros-grain, lit., gros-grain, of a coarse texture. See Gross, and Grain a kernel, and cf. Grog. ] A coarse stuff made of silk and mohair, or of coarse silk. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A shop or room where strong liquors are sold and drunk; a dramshop. [ 1913 Webster ]