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rug

rug \'r*g\ n [(assumed) ME, rag, tuft, of Scand origin; akin to ON ro:gg 
   tuft; akin t]o L ruere to rush, fall, dig up, Skt ravate he breaks up 1: a 
   piece of thick heavy fabric usu. with a nap or pile used as a floor co 
   vering 2: a floor mat of an animal pelt {bearskin ~}  3: a lap robe