TAG

tag. Tag, n. metal at the end of a lace, a paltry thing

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Tag (?), n. [[Probably akin to tack a small nail; cf. Sw. tagg a prickle, point, tooth.]] 1. 1. Any slight appendage, as to an article of dress; something slight hanging loosely; specifically, a direction card, or label.
2. 2. A metallic binding, tube, or point, at the end of a string, or lace, to stiffen it.
3. 3. The end, or catchword, of an actor's speech; cue.
4. 4. Something mean and paltry; the rabble.
Tag and rag, the lowest sort; the rabble. Holinshed. 5. 5. A sheep of the first year. Halliwell.