Hogen-Mogen

1 of 2

noun

¦hōgən¦mōgən

plural -s

1

obsolete : a person of consequence or one who affects authority

2

archaic, usually disparaging : hollander

collectively : the people of Holland

Hogen-Mogen

2 of 2

adjective

"

1

obsolete

a

: high-and-mighty

b

of liquor : strong

2

archaic, usually disparaging : dutch

Word History

Etymology

Noun

probably alteration of Dutch hoogmogend all-powerful

First Known Use

Noun

1639, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1648, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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