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zug

/zuːɡ/
zug

Plural:zugs
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• noun

1

A municipality and town in central Switzerland, serving as the capital of the canton of the same name, situated on the shores of Lake Zug and known globally as a major financial and corporate hub.


2

A small, German-speaking canton in central Switzerland, recognized for its picturesque landscapes and highly competitive corporate environment.

Example

"The canton of Zug is one of the smallest administrative divisions in Switzerland but holds significant economic influence."


3

Scottish A physical pull, tug, or a localized draft of air.

Example

"He felt a cold zug of wind coming through the cracks in the old stone wall."

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Word Origin & Etymology

The geographical name Zug originates from the Old High German 'zug', meaning 'pull' or 'catch', which originally referred to the right to pull up fishing nets in the local lake. The rare regional noun shares a common Germanic origin, also referring to a pulling motion or draft of air.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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