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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024tat•ter1 /ˈtætɚ/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- a torn piece hanging loose from the main part, as of a flag;
a shred. - tatters, [plural] torn or ragged clothing:dressed in tatters.
v. [~ + object] - to tear or wear to tatters:Their clothes were tattered.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024tat•ter1 (tat′ər),USA pronunciation n. - a torn piece hanging loose from the main part, as of a garment or flag.
- a separate torn piece;
shred. - tatters, torn or ragged clothing:dressed in rags and tatters.
v.t. - to tear or wear to tatters.
v.i. - to become ragged.
- Old Norse tǫturr rag, tatter; akin to Old English tætteca rag, shred; (verb, verbal) back formation from tattered
- (noun, nominal) late Middle English 1375–1425
- Clothinga person who does tatting, esp. as an occupation.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: tatter /ˈtætə/ vb - to make or become ragged or worn to shreds
n - (plural) torn or ragged pieces, esp of material
Etymology: 14th Century: of Scandinavian origin; compare Icelandic töturr rag, Old English tættec, Old High German zæter rag |