Idiom

Peg out

What does "Peg out" mean?

1. To die, especially to die of old age. 2. To complete a circuit of the board in the card game cribbage.

1. USA, mid 19th century. 2. Britain, mid 19th century.

Meaning 1. To die, especially to die of old age. 2. To complete a circuit of the board in the card game cribbage.

Example

1. Gran had been bedridden for months and finally pegged out yesterday. 2. Just six more holes to go - if I get three nines I'll be able to peg out.

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