mug-up ((n.))†

[< Brit. dial.]

Esp. North

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a hot drink, usually accompanied by a light meal or snack.

Quotations

1933

Back at the tent we had a mugup, lashed up and said good-bye to the Indians.

1936

They would stop for a "mugup" of tea every little while.

1962

"I had to cook--270 meals in addition to the between meal "mug-ups. "