Stab-rag
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Stab-rag is a noun meaning (obsolete, military, British, slang) A regimental tailor.
Meaning
(obsolete, military, British, slang) A regimental tailor.
Example Sentences
Corporal Target is at the stab-rag—tailor's, sir. Bein' measured for a new overcoat, sir.
In conclusion, the bottom on the jacket, and the button-holes, companions thereto, would baffle the criticism of the most hyper-fastidious stab-rag; and the shirt collar, with every other detail—never forgetting the chiaro-scuro—are equal to any of the preceding.
Word Forms
- stab-rags
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include strally, slang, tatters, brat, seerbund, threads.
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