Definition

A piece of wool that is tangled or dirty, often found hanging from a sheep's rear.

Example

The farmer noticed a dag hanging from the sheep's wool.

Conversation

Did you see that sheep at the farm?

Yeah, it had the biggest dag hanging from its wool.

I know, it looked so uncomfortable!

Right? I wonder how often they get those cleaned up.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To cut or remove tangled wool or matted hair from a sheep.

Example

The farmer had to dag the sheep to keep their wool clean and healthy.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how they dag the sheep yesterday?

Yeah, it was quite a sight!

I didn't realize how much work it takes to dag them properly.

Root Explanation

The word 'dag' originates from Old Norse 'dagr', meaning day. It refers to the period of light between sunrise and sunset.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old Norse word for day, 'dagr', to remember that 'dag' refers to the time of day.

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