tattered
[ tat-erd ]
/ ˈtæt ərd /
adjective
torn to tatters; ragged: a tattered flag.
wearing ragged clothing: a tattered old man.
OTHER WORDS FROM tattered
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Definition for tattered (2 of 2)
tatter
1
[ tat-er ]
/ ˈtæt ər /
noun
a torn piece hanging loose from the main part, as of a garment or flag.
a separate torn piece; shred.
tatters,
torn or ragged clothing: dressed in rags and tatters.
verb (used with object)
to tear or wear to tatters.
verb (used without object)
to become ragged.
Origin of tatter
1
1375–1425; (noun) late Middle English < Old Norse
tǫturr rag, tatter; akin to Old English
tætteca rag, shred; (v.) back formation from
tattered
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British Dictionary definitions for tattered (1 of 2)
tattered
/ (ˈtætəd) /
adjective
ragged or worn
a tattered old book
wearing ragged or torn clothing
tattered refugees
damaged, defeated, or in disarray
he believes he can bring the tattered party together
British Dictionary definitions for tattered (2 of 2)
tatter
/ (ˈtætə) /
verb
to make or become ragged or worn to shreds
noun
(plural)
torn or ragged pieces, esp of material
in tatters
- torn to pieces; in shreds
- destroyed or ruined
Word Origin for tatter
C14: of Scandinavian origin; compare Icelandic
töturr rag, Old English
tættec, Old High German
zæter rag