ragg


ragg

(ræɡ) n (Geological Science) another name for ragstone

ragg

(ræg)
n. 1. a sturdy wool fiber treated so as to retain the natural oils. 2. a flecked, grayish yarn made from this, usu. blended with nylon. 3. a garment made from this yarn. [1975–80; probably < Scandinavian; compare Norwegian ragg(e)sokk, Swedish raggsocka heavy sock of coarse wool]