to couch a hog's head (also a cod's head): to lie down to sleep. Obsolete slang.
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释义 | the world > physical sensation > sleeping and waking > sleep > [verb (intransitive)] > go to sleep or fall asleep > lie or settle down to sleep (3) to couch a hog's head (also a cod's head)?1518 to couch a hog's head (also a cod's head): to lie down to sleep. Obsolete slang. compose oneself to sleep1709 In compose oneself to sleep there is a blending with following senses. settle1896 Of persons: To become composed; to compose oneself to sleep; to come to a quiet or orderly state after excitement or restless activity. Also with down… |
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