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rugger

(uncountable) rugby.

ˈɹʌɡəDocumented since 1880sSilenthistorical140 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(uncountable) rugby.

Origin: From (Oxford “-er”). Compare contemporary soccer, from Association football. Both words seem to have originated at the University of Oxford during the 1880s. See Oxford -er. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(US) rugby player.

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