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noun
A very hurried journey or movement, especially in return to a previous location; a dash.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, dated
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History
Alluding to shirttails, which were formerly commonly worn by gentlemen. When someone would break into a run, they would rise into the air; hence, one might make "straight shirttails" when moving so fast that the shirttails become horizontal.
