shakerag en · NOUN
Etymology
From shake + rag.
Meanings
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A pauper; a bum.
When one of the twins said that I looked like a shakerag after a full day's dusting, I was able to laugh with her, knowing full well that I would get no scolding from Mrs. Goodbody for my grubby appearance.
2014, Laura London, A Heart Too Proud:[…] that it is our Lords intent to trie our pacience the better, when he casteth vs after that maner into contempt, no only of those that are in authoritie & estimation, but also those that are the veriest shakerags , so as we wold in our minde thinke our selues to be assaulted rather of brute beastes than of men.
1574, Jean Calvin, Sermons on Job, page 510:Well take it as they list, shakerag came in, Making no doubt but they would like of him : And twere but for his person a pretty lad Well quallified, hauing a singing trade.
1599, Micro-cynicon: sixe snarling satyres:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| shakerags | Number=Plur | lexicographic |