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Bo·gan
(bō′gən), Louise 1897-1970. American poet whose subtle, spare works are metaphysical in tone.
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bogan
(ˈbəʊɡən)n
(Physical Geography) Canadian (esp in the Maritime Provinces) a sluggish side stream. Also called: logan or pokelogan
[of Algonquian origin]
bogan
(ˈbəʊɡən)n
1. a fool
2. a hooligan
[C20: of unknown origin]
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bo•gan
(ˈboʊ gən)n.
Maine and Maritime Provinces. a narrow stretch of water; backwater.
[1895–1900; of Algonquian origin]
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