fog

adj

1. Initialism of fraudulently-obtained genuine, a type of illicit passport.

noun

Etymology: From Middle English fogge (“tall grass”), probably from Norwegian fogg (“tall, worthless grass”); compare Scots fog (“moss; lichen”).

1. A new growth of grass appearing on a field that has been mowed or grazed.

   “The inclosures of fog, or aftergrass, reserved for spring-feed, are now supposed to be shut up, also the burnet, which is never to be fed in autumn ...”

2. Tall and decaying grass left standing after the cutting or grazing season.

   “[…] and they generally leave a great deal of Fog to rot on the Ground, which, with the Help of his well turned Dung-hill, dress his Ground […]”

3. Moss.

verb

Etymology: Compare Old Dutch focker.

1. To practice in a small or mean way; to pettifog.

   “Where wouldst thou fog to get a fee?”