J.A.G.

Judge Advocate General.

Also, JAG.

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jag¹ «jag», noun, verb, jagged, jag|ging.

–n.

1. a sharp point sticking out; pointed projection: »

a jag of rock.

2. Dialect. a shred, as of cloth.

3. Dialect. a prick; jab.

–v.t.

1. to cut or tear unevenly: »

to jag cloth.

2. to make notches in. SYNONYM(S): nick, notch.

3. Dialect. to prick; pierce; jab.

4. Scottish. to irritate; vex: »

Easie Haggart jagged the minister sorely (James Barrie).

jag² «jag», noun.

1. a period of unrestrained activity: »

a crying jag.

2. Slang. a) a drinking bout or spree. b) rather more liquor than one can carry.

3. Dialect. a small load, especially of hay or wood. Also, jagg.

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JAG (no periods) or J.A.G.,

judge advocate general.