Stab-rag

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

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Noun
  1. 1
    A regimental tailor. British, obsolete, slang

    "In conclusion, the bottom on the jacket, and the button-holes, companions thereto, would baffle the criticism of the most hyper-fastidious stab-rag; and the shirt collar, with every other detail—never forgetting the chiaro-scuro—are equal to any of the preceding."

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"In conclusion, the bottom on the jacket, and the button-holes, companions thereto, would baffle the criticism of the most hyper-fastidious stab-rag; and the shirt collar, with every other detail—never forgetting the chiaro-scuro—are equal to any of the preceding."

Etymology

From stab + rag.

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