Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for JOG
JOG, v.i.
- To move by jogs or small shocks, like those of a slow trot. So hung his destiny, never to rot, / While he might still jog on, and keep his trot. – Milton.
- To walk or travel idly, heavily or slowly. Thus they jog on, still tricking, never thriving. – Dryden.
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