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jagger

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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.
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