Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

tag-rag

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.50 in modern English

Syllables
tag-rag
IPA
8
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The lowest class of people; the rabble or commoners.

Obsolete

Example Sentences

Etymology

From tag + rag. See tag (“an end”).

Usage

Derived Forms

tagraggery

Phrases

rag, tag and bobtail ragtag and bobtail tag, rag and bobtail tag-rag and bobtail

Frequently Paired Words

rag, tag and bobtail ragtag and bobtail tag, rag and bobtail tag-rag and bobtail

Questions

What does tag-rag mean?
The lowest class of people; the rabble or commoners.
Where does tag-rag come from?
From tag + rag. See tag (“an end”).

How to pronounce tag-rag

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