guenille — meaning in English

English meaning

• rag noun A worn or torn piece of old cloth, especially one used for cleaning.
• tatters noun Torn scraps or shreds of cloth, paper, or similar material.

Senses

guenille is used for these senses in English:

• rag A piece of old cloth, especially one used for cleaning, patching, etc.; a tattered piece of cloth; a shred or tatter.
• tatters (plurale tantum) Ragged clothing or fabric, paper, etc.

rag — full definition

1. noun A worn or torn piece of old cloth, especially one used for cleaning.
2. noun A newspaper, especially one seen as low quality or sensationalist (informal, disparaging).
3. verb To tease or mock someone, often good-naturedly (informal).

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