[ˈstraɡl], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (of an irregular group of people) move along slowly so as to remain some distance behind the person or people in front
(e.g: the children straggled behind them)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: perhaps from dialect strake ‘go’

[ˈstraɡl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an untidy or irregularly arranged mass or group
(e.g: a straggle of cottages)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: perhaps from dialect strake ‘go’