tattery
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tattery — tat·tery … English syllables
tatters — plural noun irregularly torn pieces of cloth, paper, etc. Phrases in tatters destroyed; ruined. Derivatives tattery adjective Origin ME: from ON tỏtrar rags … English new terms dictionary
tatter — n. (usu. in pl.) a rag; an irregularly torn piece of cloth or paper etc. Phrases and idioms: in tatters colloq. (of a negotiation, argument, etc.) ruined, demolished. Derivatives: tattery adj. Etymology: ME f. ON toumltrar rags: cf. Icel.… … Useful english dictionary
