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Definition of moggan in English:

moggan

Pronunciation /ˈmɒɡ(ə)n/

noun

Scottish, Irish

  • Such a stocking used to hold money. Hence: a hoard of money, savings. "moggan knot" noun a stocking knotted to hold money.

Origin

Mid 18th century (in an earlier sense). Origin uncertain; compare Scottish Gaelic mogan, though the direction of borrowing is unclear.