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Antonyms for rag

Grammar : Noun
Spell : rag
Phonetic Transcription : ræg


Definition of rag

Origin :
  • scrap of cloth, early 14c., probably from Old Norse rögg "shaggy tuft," earlier raggw-, or possibly from Old Danish rag (see rug), or a back-formation from ragged, It also may represent an unrecorded Old English cognate of Old Norse rögg. Watkins traces the Old Norse word through Proto-Germanic *rawwa-, from PIE root *reue- "to smash, knock down, tear up, uproot" (see rough (adj.)).
  • As an insulting term for "newspaper, magazine" it dates from 1734; slang for "tampon, sanitary napkin" is attested from 1930s (on the rag "menstruating" is from 1948). Rags "personal clothing" is from 1855 (singular), American English. Rags-to-riches "rise from poverty to wealth" is attested by 1896. Rag-picker is from 1860; rag-shop from 1829.
  • noun cloth
  • noun annoy
Example sentences :
  • We set it, double-reefed, which made it but a rag of a sail, and yet the ship felt it directly.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • Every rag of raiment that man has on he stole from my husband's wardrobe at the Hall.
  • Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
  • You'll feel like a rag by to-morrow, and then I hope you'll take a good rest.
  • Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole
  • Dra—— the owld man, but he'll have every rag off the back of me!
  • Extract from : « The Macdermots of Ballycloran » by Anthony Trollope
  • "I suppose that depends on your definition of fame—and of a rag," Eric answered.
  • Extract from : « The Education of Eric Lane » by Stephen McKenna
  • If you don't, that Powless woman will come back and buy every stick and rag on the place.
  • Extract from : « Shavings » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Out of sight out of mind, and these sailor lads have a rag on lots of bushes.
  • Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine
  • Bless me, Kitty, there won't be a rag left at me when I get through this everin'.
  • Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine
  • "A rag shop it is, and I'll 'ave no more of it," said the waiter loftily.
  • Extract from : « Capt'n Davy's Honeymoon » by Hall Caine
  • "Make it a rag shop at once," said Davy, as he went on quietly with his work.
  • Extract from : « Capt'n Davy's Honeymoon » by Hall Caine

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