Where does “ragged” come from?
ragged (Middle English) comes from Old Norse raggaðr — tufted.
ragged (Middle English): ragged, raggy, raglike; shaggy, furry; rough,...
Definitions
- ragged, raggy, raglike; shaggy, furry; rough,...
Ancestry of “ragged”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Norse | raggaðr | tufted |