taggers

/ ˈtæɡəz /

plural noun

1. very thin iron or steel sheet coated with tin

Word History and Origins

Origin of taggers¹

C19: perhaps so called because it was used to make tags for laces

Example Sentences

Oh, nothing, Hal answered, while certain taggers-on stopped at a respectful distance.

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For large numbers of players there should be several taggers.

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When there are more than thirty players, it is desirable to have two or more who are It, or taggers.

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He allus said consarning 'em, though, that they'd best be let alone, for lions nor yet taggers warn't a sarcumstance to 'em.

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