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ragg

(ræɡ)
n
(Geological Science) another name for ragstone
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ragg

(ræg)
n.
1. a sturdy wool fiber treated so as to retain the natural oils.
2. a flecked, grayish yarn made from this, usu. blended with nylon.
3. a garment made from this yarn.
[1975–80; probably < Scandinavian; compare Norwegian ragg(e)sokk, Swedish raggsocka heavy sock of coarse wool]
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