transitive verb

: to make wet and dirty by dragging

intransitive verb

1
: to trail on the ground
2

Word History

Etymology

frequentative of drag

First Known Use

1513, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of draggle was in 1513

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“Draggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/draggle. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

1
: to make or become wet and dirty by dragging
2
: to follow slowly : straggle

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