scrag

1 of 2

noun

ˈskrag

Synonyms of scrag next

: a rawboned or scrawny person or animal

: the lean end of a neck of mutton or veal

called also scrag end

: neck

scrag

2 of 2

verb

scragged; scragging

transitive verb

: to execute by hanging or garroting

: to wring the neck of

: choke

: manhandle sense 1

: kill, murder

Word History

Etymology

Noun

perhaps alteration of crag entry 2

First Known Use

Noun

1542, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1752, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of scrag was in 1542

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“Scrag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrag. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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scrag

noun

ˈskrag

: a lean person or animal

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