Daglock
/ˈdæɡlɒk/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 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."
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More examples"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”).