'Tag and rag' definitions:

Definition of 'Tag and rag'

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  • Tag \Tag\, n. [Probably akin to tack a small nail; cf. Sw. tagg a prickle, point, tooth.]
  • 1. Any slight appendage, as to an article of dress; something slight hanging loosely; specifically, a direction card, or label. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A metallic binding, tube, or point, at the end of a string, or lace, to stiffen it. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. The end, or catchword, of an actor's speech; cue. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. Something mean and paltry; the rabble. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • Tag and rag, the lowest sort; the rabble. --Holinshed. [1913 Webster]
  • 5. A sheep of the first year. [Prov. Eng.] --Halliwell. [1913 Webster]

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