Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

shag-rag

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.91 in modern English

Syllables: shag-rag
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The unkempt and/or ragged members of the community.

Archaic; Slang

Example Sentences

"She finds he makes the shag-rag hero-race, / The noble slaves, wise women, move as much / Pity and terror as true tragic types: […]"

Usage

Questions

What does shag-rag mean?: The unkempt and/or ragged members of the community.

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