Hogen-Mogen
1 of 2noun
¦hōgən¦mōgən
plural -s
1
obsolete : a person of consequence or one who affects authority
2
archaic, usually disparaging : hollander
collectively : the people of Holland
Hogen-Mogen
2 of 2adjective
"
1
obsolete
a
: high-and-mighty
b
of liquor : strong
2
archaic, usually disparaging : dutch
Word History
Etymology
Noun
probably alteration of Dutch hoogmogend all-powerful
First Known Use
Noun
1639, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adjective
1648, in the meaning defined at sense 1a