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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK
A partial covering for a floor.
Origin: ; probably of origin; perhaps inherited via (suggested by and rugged), from , from , probably related to *rūhaz, related to English rag and rough. Cognate with dialectal , , related to and rough. Compare also. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK
(UK, Australia) A (usually thick) piece of fabric used for warmth (especially on a bed); a blanket.
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#3·Apr 27, 2026UK
(historical, now, rare) A kind of coarse, heavy frieze, formerly used for clothing.
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