Shag-rag

Shag-rag
Shag-rag Shag"-rag`, n. The unkempt and ragged part of the community. [Colloq. or Slang.] --R. Browning. [1913 Webster]

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  • British slang — circuBritish slang is English language slang used in the UK. Slang is informal language sometimes peculiar to a particular social class or group and its use in Britain dates back to before the 16th century. The language of slang, in common with… …   Wikipedia

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