Meaning of bouge | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

/buːd͡ʒ/

Definitions

The right to rations at court, granted to the king's household, attendants etc.

historical, uncountable

“They […] made room for a bombardman that brought bouge for a country lady.”

“Officials carrying lists of servants receiving ‘bouge of court’ – wages and board – carried out identity checks […]”

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.