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jag

1  [jag] noun, verb, jagged, jag⋅ging.
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–noun
1. a sharp projection on an edge or surface.
–verb (used with object)
2. to cut or slash, esp. in points or pendants along the edge; form notches, teeth, or ragged points in.
–verb (used without object)
3. to move with a jerk; jog.
Origin:
1350–1400; late ME jagge (n.), jaggen (v.), of obscure orig.

Related forms:
jagless, adjective
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jag

2  [jag]
–noun
1. a period of unrestrained indulgence in an activity; spree; binge: a crying jag; a talking jag.
2. a state of intoxication from liquor.
3. Northern, North Midland, and Western U.S. a load, as of hay or wood.
Origin:
1590–1600; perh. orig. load of broom or furze (cf. OE ceacga broom, furze)

J.A.G.

 
Judge Advocate General.
Also, JAG
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jag 1   (jāg)   
n.  

  1. A sharp projection; a barb.

    1. A hanging flap along the edge of a garment.

    2. A slash or slit in a garment exposing material of a different color.

tr.v.   jagged, jag·ging, jags

  1. To cut jags in; notch.

  2. To cut unevenly.

  3. Scots To jab sharply; prick.


[Middle English jagge.]
jag'ger n., jag'less adj.
jag 2   (jāg)   
n.  

  1. Slang

    1. A bout of drinking or drug use.

    2. A period of overindulgence in an activity; a spree: a shopping jag; a crying jag. See Synonyms at binge.

  2. A small load or portion.


[Origin unknown.]
JAG  
abbr.  judge advocate general
judge advocate general  
n.   pl. judge advocates general or judge advocate generals Abbr. JAG
The chief legal officer of a branch of the U.S. armed forces.
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Main Entry: JAG
Function: abbreviation
judge advocate general
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Abbreviations & Acronyms
JAG
judge advocate general
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