jag

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a sharp projection on an edge or surface
  2. noun a slit in a garment that exposes material of a different color underneath; used in Renaissance clothing
  3. noun a flap along the edge of a garment; used in medieval clothing

Etymology

The noun is from late Middle English jagge, from Old English giagga, giacga. The ultimate origin could be sound-symbolic of sudden movement, compare with jam, rag and Middle English dag, of which jag may be a palatalised variant. The verb is from jaggen, from Old English giacgian.

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