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Tag and rag

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.

  2. A metallic binding, tube, or point, at the end of a string, or lace, to stiffen it.

  3. The end, or catchword, of an actor's speech; cue.

  4. Something mean and paltry; the rabble. [Obs.]

    Tag and rag, the lowest sort; the rabble.
    --Holinshed.

  5. A sheep of the first year. [Prov. Eng.]
    --Halliwell.