| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
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Bogus currency. Forged or sham bills. Bogus transactions. Fraudulent transactions. The word is by some connected with bogie. | 1 |
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Lowell (Biglow Papers) says, “I more than suspect the word to be a corruption of the French bagasse.” |
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In French argot is another word (bogue), the find of a green chestnut, or case of a watch; a bogus chestnut or watch. |
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