| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
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A tatter, hence a remnant, hence a vagabond or ragamuffin. | 1 |
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| “Lash hence these overweening rags of France.” | |
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Shakespeare: Richard III., v. 3. |
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Rag. A cant term for a farthing. Paper money not easily convertible is called “rag-money.” | 2 |
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| “Money by me? Heart and good-will you might, |
| But surely, master, not a rag of money.” | |
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Shakespeare: Comedy of Errors, iv. 4. |
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