tatter
Tatter (noun) means a torn scrap of cloth, or an item of clothing that is ripped and worn out.
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A torn scrap of cloth, or an item of clothing that is ripped and worn out.
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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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What is the meaning of tatter?
"tatter" (noun) means a torn scrap of cloth, or an item of clothing that is ripped and worn out.
What is another word for tatter?
Other words for "tatter" include rag, tag, shred.
