Definitions for the word "frog" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. n.
An amphibious animal of the genus Rana and related genera, of many species. Frogs swim rapidly, and take long leaps on land. Many of the species utter loud notes in the springtime.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. n.
The triangular prominence of the hoof, in the middle of the sole of the foot of the horse, and other animals; the fourchette.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. n.
A supporting plate having raised ribs that form continuations of the rails, to guide the wheels where one track branches from another or crosses it.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. n.
An oblong cloak button, covered with netted thread, and fastening into a loop instead of a button hole.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. n.
The loop of the scabbard of a bayonet or sword.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. v. t.
To ornament or fasten (a coat, etc.) with trogs. See Frog, n., 4.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. n.
1 small smooth tailless leaping amphibian. 2 (frog) slang offens. Frenchman. frog in one''s throat colloq. Hoarseness. [old english]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
8. n.
Horny substance in the sole of a horse''s foot. [origin uncertain: perhaps a use of *frog1]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
9. n.
Ornamental coat-fastening of a button and loop. [origin unknown]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
10. slang
a policeman. Because, by a popular delusion, he is supposed to
pounce suddenly on delinquents.
Source: The Slang Dictionary, 1864
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