a freshwater lake in the north-west European part of Russia, located on the territory of Republic of Karelia, Leningrad Oblast and Vologda Oblast

Alternative form of Onega

(ecclesiastical, Anglicanism) To read about the Thirty-nine Articles and the Declaration of Assent; required of a clergyman of the Church of England when he first officiates in a new benefice.

To decline the gratification of appetites or desires; to practise self-denial.

To give free vent to speech.

(UK, informal) To consider one's attitudes or behaviour with a view to reform.

To consume alcohol in large enough quantities to induce liver disease or other fatal reactions.

(euphemistic) To masturbate.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pleasure, oneself. / (idiomatic) To masturbate.

(intransitive) To demonstrate or establish one's own worth.