daglock en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈdæɡlɒk/ (UK)
Etymology
From dag (“shred, strip of cloth”) + lock (“tuft or length of hair”).
Meanings
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A dirty or clotted lock of wool on a sheep.
1859-1865, Hensleigh Wedgwood, A Dictionary of English Etymology Daglocks, clotted locks hanging in dags or jags at a sheep's tail. Daglocks, clotted locks hanging in dags or jags at a sheep's tail.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| daglocks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |