JAG


Meaning of JAG in English

jag 1

— jagless , adj.

/jag/ , n. , v. , jagged, jagging .

n.

1. a sharp projection on an edge or surface.

v.t.

2. to cut or slash, esp. in points or pendants along the edge; form notches, teeth, or ragged points in.

v.i.

3. to move with a jerk; jog.

[ 1350-1400; late ME jagge (n.), jaggen (v.), of obscure orig. ]

jag 2

/jag/ , n.

1. a period of unrestrained indulgence in an activity; spree; binge: a crying jag; a talking jag.

2. a state of intoxication from liquor.

3. Northern, North Midland, and Western U.S. a load, as of hay or wood.

[ 1590-1600; perh. orig. load of broom or furze (cf. OE ceacga broom, furze) ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .