adj
Meaning 1
Dirty, untidy, ragtag.
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
draggle-tail
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noun
Meaning 2
A slut or slattern; a slovenly woman.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: drabble-tail
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From draggle (“to make wet and muddy by dragging along the ground”) + tail. Implying that such a person's gown trailed in the mire or along the ground.