2844: Nog & Noggin Oct 3, 2024

The term ‘noggin’ has its origins in the early 17th century, originally referring to a small wooden cup or mug used for serving alcohol, particularly beer, with the main surviving use being in ‘eggnog’. This comes from the Old English word ‘nogg’, meaning a small vessel. As these wooden mugs became common in social settings, the term ‘noggin’ evolved to encompass both the container and its contents, fostering a connection between the beverage and the head, leading to its use as slang for the head itself by the 18th century.