tatter

tat·ter ¹  (ttr)

n.

1. A torn and hanging piece of cloth; a shred.

2. tatters Torn and ragged clothing; rags.

tr. & intr.v. tat·tered, tat·ter·ing, tat·ters

To make or become ragged.

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[Middle English tater, of Scandinavian origin.]

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tat·ter ²  (ttr)

n.

One that makes tatting, especially as a livelihood.

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tatter [ˈtætə]

vb

to make or become ragged or worn to shreds

n

1. (plural) torn or ragged pieces, esp of material

in tatters

a.  torn to pieces; in shreds

b.  destroyed or ruined

[of Scandinavian origin; compare Icelandic töturr rag, Old English tættec, Old High German zæter rag]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

tatter - a small piece of cloth or paper       rag, tag end, shred, tag piece of cloth, piece of material - a separate part consisting of fabric pine-tar rag - baseball equipment consisting of a rag soaked with pine tar; used on the handle of a baseball bat to give a batter a firm grip