raggle
Americannoun
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a groove cut in masonry to receive flashing.
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Also called raggle block. a manufactured masonry unit, usually of terracotta, having a groove for receiving flashing.
noun
Etymology
Origin of raggle
First recorded in 1880–85; origin uncertain
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It turns out his father also had a raggle stick company.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2012
“You don’t want to know how many raggle sticks they sold.”
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2012
"Ob, nobde gap sansan wobble wibble raggle dully pang rubby dub, bob," said the baron, in his best French, addressing the statuesque American with the broad shoulders and the intense countenance.
From Castle Craneycrow by George Barr McCutcheon
There appears to have been a chancel; the ancient corbels at N. parapet survive, and the raggle of the original roof is seen against the E. side of the tower.
From Scottish Cathedrals and Abbeys by Dugald Butler
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