tatter
3 synonyms for tatter, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A torn scrap of cloth, or an item of clothing that is ripped and worn out.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Came into English from Middle English tater, which developed from Old Norse tǫturr, itself from Proto-Germanic *tat(t)uraz (“tuft, patch”). It is cognate with Icelandic tötur (“rag, tatter”).
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