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Ragged

RAG'GED, a. [from rag.] 1. Rent or worn into tatters, or till its texture is broken; as a ragged coat; a ragged sail. 2. Broken with rough edges; uneven; as a ragged rock. 3. Having the appearance of being bro...

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RAG'GED, a. [from rag.]

1. Rent or worn into tatters, or till its texture is broken; as a ragged coat; a ragged sail.

2. Broken with rough edges; uneven; as a ragged rock.

3. Having the appearance of being broken or torn; jagged; rough with sharp or irregular points.

The moon appears, when looked upon through a good glass, rude and ragged.

4. Wearing tattered clothes; as a ragged fellow.

5. Rough; rugged.

What shepherd owns those ragged sheep?

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