Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Blount (1618–1679), antiquary and lexicographer. From classical Latin nūgātor a foolish or frivolous person from nūgāt-, past participial stem of nūgārī to trifle + -or.
Definition of nugator in US English:
nugator
nounnuːˈɡɑːtɔː
rare
An empty-headed or frivolous person.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Blount (1618–1679), antiquary and lexicographer. From classical Latin nūgātor a foolish or frivolous person from nūgāt-, past participial stem of nūgārī to trifle + -or.