tag and rag

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tag and rag - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Tag \Tag\, n. [Probably akin to tack a small nail; cf. Sw. tagg
     a prickle, point, tooth.]
     1. Any slight appendage, as to an article of dress; something
        slight hanging loosely; specifically, a direction card, or
        label.
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     2. A metallic binding, tube, or point, at the end of a
        string, or lace, to stiffen it.
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     3. The end, or catchword, of an actor's speech; cue.
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     4. Something mean and paltry; the rabble. [Obs.]
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     Tag and rag, the lowest sort; the rabble. --Holinshed.
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     5. A sheep of the first year. [Prov. Eng.] --Halliwell.
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