Daglock

//ˈdæɡlɒk// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A dirty or clotted lock of wool on a sheep.

    "1859-1865, Hensleigh Wedgwood, A Dictionary of English Etymology Daglocks, clotted locks hanging in dags or jags at a sheep's tail. Daglocks, clotted locks hanging in dags or jags at a sheep's tail."

Etymology

From dag (“shred, strip of cloth”) + lock (“tuft or length of hair”).

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