tag-rag

English

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) The lowest class of people; the rabble.

Etymology

Compound from English tag (piece of markup, a piece of graffiti) + 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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