Science Fair Project Dictionary
Stag
English
Noun
stag
- The adult male of the red deer (Cervus elaphus), a large European species closely related to the American elk, or wapiti.
- The male of certain other species of large deer.
- A colt, or filly; also, a romping girl.
- A castrated bull; -- called also bull stag, and bull seg. See the Note under Ox.
- An outside irregular dealer in stocks, who is not a member of the exchange.
- 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.
- The European wren.
- A social held in honor of a groom attended by male friends of the groom, often a fund-raiser.
- The stag will be held in the hotel's ballroom
Verb
to stag
- To act as a "stag", or irregular dealer in stocks.
- To watch; to dog, or keep track of.
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