Nosebag

Alternative forms

• nose-bag
• nose bag

Origin

nose + bag.

Full definition of nosebag

Noun

1. A bag in which feed for a horse, ox, or the like, may be fastened under the nose by a string passing over the head.
2. (informal) Food.

Synonyms

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