Scrag-end

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of scrag end.; Cheap cut of mutton or lamb.

    "When the entire joint, with the exception of the scrag-end (which should always be taken off), is cooked, proportionate time must be allowed for it."

  2. 2
    Alternative form of scrag end.; Leftovers

    "He would not wilfully leave the scrag-ends of a property and a history without a man to take them up, and possibly bear them on to redemption ; who could tell what life might be in the stock yet ?"

  3. 3
    Alternative form of scrag end.; Less desirable part

    "“Indeed, sir,” he added, “it is part of my orders not to set foot on the other side of that gate myself, not for one scrag-end of a minute"

  4. 4
    Alternative form of scrag end.; Old useless person

    "Welcome, ye pitiful scrag-ends of the law!"

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scragscrag

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"When the entire joint, with the exception of the scrag-end (which should always be taken off), is cooked, proportionate time must be allowed for it."

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