Meaning of Fogy | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Alternative spelling of fogey.
   alt-of, alternative
2. Extra pay granted to officers for length of service.
   US, dated, slang

Equivalents

Examples

““Heavens!” exclaimed Nina, “the blue-stocking and the fogy!—and yours are pale blue, Eileen!—you’re about as self-conscious as Drina—slumping there with your hair tumbling à la Mérode! Oh, it's very picturesque, of course, but a straight spine and good grooming is better.[…]””

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