tatter

Meanings

• noun

  A piece of fabric that is worn or torn and ragged.

• verb

  To cause (something) to become torn or worn.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tatter
ratter , scatter , shatter

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Homophones

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1. Tatter (Scottish) : A tributary or stream
   

2. Tatter (Obsolete) : A tanner or leatherworker
   

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Variants

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tatter , tattered , tattering , tatters

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Forms

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tattered, tattering, tattering

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'patched work' or 'mended cloth'. Derived from Old English 'tæter', meaning 'patched' or 'mended'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'tatterdemalion' comes from the Old French word 'tatterdemaliones', meaning 'rags or tatters'.

2. The phrase 'to be in tatters' means to be in a state of complete ruin or destruction.

3. In medieval Europe, tattered clothing was a sign of poverty and was often used as a symbol of humility or penance.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rag: A large piece of fabric or cloth that is old, worn, or torn.

2. Patches: Pieces of fabric used to mend or repair clothing or other items.

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Culture

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In literature, 'tatter' is often used to describe the appearance of worn-out or ragged characters. In art, tattered clothing or fabrics are used to convey a sense of age, decay, or distress. In music, 'tatter' can refer to the raw, unpolished sound of traditional or folk music.

How to Memorize "tatter"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a piece of old, worn-out fabric that is tattered and torn.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tatter' with the image of a worn-out, ragged piece of fabric.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Torn And Tattered' to remember the meaning of the word 'tatter'.

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