dag

1 of 2

noun

1
: a hanging end or shred
2
: matted or manure-coated wool

dag

2 of 2

abbreviation

dekagram

Examples of dag in a Sentence

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Noun
Ready to rattle your dags into a realm of unparalleled natural beauty? Amy Louise Bailey, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English dagge

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of dag was in the 14th century

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“Dag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dag. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

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