daglock

[ dag-lok ]

noun

, Scot.

1. a dangling, matted lock of wool on a sheep.

daglock

/ ˈdæɡˌlɒk /

noun

1. a dung-caked lock of wool around the hindquarters of a sheep

Word History and Origins

Origin of daglock¹

First recorded in 1615–25; dag ¹ + lock ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of daglock¹

C17: see dag ¹, lock ²