stag

/stæɡ/noun
High SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

An adult male deer, especially a red deer and especially one in high adulthood versus a young adult.

2

A young horse (colt or filly).

3

A male turkey: a turkeycock.

4

A romping girl; a tomboy.

5

An improperly or late castrated bull or ram – also called a bull seg (see note under ox).

6

An outside irregular dealer in stocks, who is not a member of the exchange.

7

One who applies for the allotment of shares in new projects, with a view to sell immediately at a premium, and not to hold the stock.

8

An unmarried man; a bachelor; a man not accompanying a woman at a social event.

9

A social event for men held in honor of a groom on the eve of his wedding, attended by male friends of the groom; sometimes a fundraiser.

10

An informer.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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