Noah Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language 1. (n.) The adult male of the red deer (Cervus elaphus), a large European species closely related to the American elk, or wapiti. 2. (n.) The male of certain other species of large deer. 3. (n.) A colt, or filly; also, a romping girl. 4. (n.) A castrated bull; -- called also bull stag, and bull seg. 5. (n.) An outside irregular dealer in stocks, who is not a member of the exchange. 6. (n.) 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. 7. (n.) The European wren. 8. (v. i.) To act as a stag, or irregular dealer in stocks. 9. (v. t.) To watch; to dog, or keep track of.
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