Where does “ragged” come from?
Ragged comes from Middle English ragged, from Old Norse raggaðr, meaning shaggy or unkempt.
ragged (English): In tatters, having the texture broken; Having...
Definitions
- In tatters, having the texture broken; Having...
Ancestry of “ragged”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | ragged | ragged, raggy, raglike; shaggy, furry; rough,... |
| 2 | Old Norse | raggaðr | tufted |
Words derived from “ragged”