fag

English

/fæɡ/

noun
Definitions
  • (US) In textile inspections, a rough or coarse defect in the woven fabric.
  • (UK) A cigarette.
  • (UK) The worst part or end of a thing.

Etymology

Derived from Middle English fagge (flap).

Origin

Middle English

fagge

Gloss

flap

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms