ragwork

[rag-wurk]

noun

1. masonry of thin, undressed rubble.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ragwork¹

First recorded in 1830–40; rag ¹ + work

Example Sentences

"Bring her in at once, then," said the voice of Doctor Conrad from within, and at the next moment I found myself in a sort of kitchen-parlour which was warm with a glowing turf fire that had a kettle singing over it, and cosy and bright with a ragwork hearth-rug, a dresser full of blue pottery and a sofa settle covered with red cloth.

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