Thesaurus: stag
The adult male of the red deer (Cervus elaphus), a large European species closely related to the American elk, or wapiti.
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Definitions
- n. The adult male of the red deer (Cervus elaphus), a large European species closely related to the American elk, or wapiti.
- n. The male of certain other species of large deer.
- n. A colt, or filly; also, a romping girl.
- n. A castrated bull; -- called also bull stag, and bull seg. See the Note under Ox.
- n. An outside irregular dealer in stocks, who is not a member of the exchange.
- n. One who applies for the allotment of shares in new projects, with a view to sell immediately at a premium, and not to hold the stock.
- n. The European wren.
- v. i. To act as a "stag", or irregular dealer in stocks.
- v. t. To watch; to dog, or keep track of.
- n. a male deer, especially an adult male red deer
- n. adult male deer
- v. attend a dance or a party without a female companion