Definition for skag (2 of 2)
Origin of scag
First recorded in 1965–70; of obscure origin; compare earlier scag cigarette butt
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Examples from the Web for skag
A piece of keel or skag can be added at the stern end, if desired, as shown in Fig. 418.
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British Dictionary definitions for skag (1 of 3)
British Dictionary definitions for skag (2 of 3)
British Dictionary definitions for skag (3 of 3)
scag
2/ (skæɡ) South Wales and Southwest English dialect /
noun
a tear in a garment or piece of cloth
verb scags, scagging or scagged
(tr) to make a tear in (cloth)
Word Origin for scag
apparently related to Old Norse skaga to project
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