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First Known Use: 1896
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same year: a type of lively music that is often played on the piano and that was very popular in the U.S. in the early part of the 20th century
See words that rhyme with ragtime Spanish Central: Translation of ragtime Nglish: Translation of ragtime for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about ragtime
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