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Stab-rag means (obsolete, military, British, slang) A regimental tailor..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(obsolete, military, British, slang) A regimental tailor..
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.
Corporal Target is at the stab-rag—tailor's, sir. Bein' measured for a new overcoat, sir.
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Stab-rag means (obsolete, military, British, slang) A regimental tailor..
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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.
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