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rag1 1. a. a small piece of cloth, such as one torn from a discarded garment, or such pieces of cloth collectively b. (as modifier): a rag doll 2. Brit slang, esp naval a flag or ensign rag2 in British universities a. a period, usually a week, in which various events are organized to raise money for charity, including a procession of decorated floats and tableaux b. (as modifier): rag day rag Jazz a piece of ragtime music rag [rag] (petrology) Any of various hard, coarse, rubbly, or shell rocks that weather with a rough, irregular surface, such as a flaggy sandstone or limestone used as a building stone. Also known as ragstone. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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