dishrag

English

noun
Definitions
  • A piece of cloth used for washing dishes.
  • (slang) An unclean person; used in similes.

Etymology

Compound from English dish (gossip, attractive person) + English rag (referring to the ragged leaves, piece of old cloth, university students society run for charitable fundraising).

Origin

English

rag

Gloss

referring to the ragged leaves, piece of old cloth, university students society run for charitable fundraising

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