tagtail en · NOUN
Etymology
From tag + tail.
Meanings
- (archaic) A worm with a conspicuously-coloured yellow tail, used as bait, probably a species of lugworm.
- (archaic) An unwanted hanger-on.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tagtails | Number=Plur | lexicographic |