lugged
UK[lʌɡd]US[lʌɡd]
v
past tense and past participle of lug: to carry or drag something heavy or awkward with great effort.
Etymology
the verb 'lug' entered middle english, likely from a scandinavian source such as the swedish dialect word 'lugga', meaning to pull by the hair. its ultimate origin is obscure but may be imitative of a heavy, clumsy motion. the '-ed' suffix is the regular english inflection for forming the past tense and past participle. thus, 'lugged' directly conveys the completed action of having dragged or carried something cumbersome.
Analysis
the word is a simplex form derived from a middle english verb. the base form 'lug' is likely of scandinavian origin, with a core sense of pulling or dragging.
Examples
he lugged the heavy suitcase up three flights of stairs.
we lugged all the camping gear from the car to the lakeside.
she lugged the groceries home in the pouring rain.