English

Alternative forms

• nose-bag
• nose bag

Noun

nosebag ‎(plural nosebags)

1. A round sack or bag to feed for a horse, mule, ox or alike animal. Usually made of canvas sides and leather bottom slipped over the nose and attached to harness my a strong strap, rope or string. Design to feed animal in public areas and to eliminate spillage from eating.
2. (informal) Food.
3. (informal) A curious older woman of other peoples business or affairs.

Synonyms

• (feeding back): feedbag
• (food): scran, nosh, grub, bait

References

• nosebag in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913