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Dave's Rag = Dave's small newpaper?

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oristarA
 
Reply Tue 16 Aug, 2011 06:13 pm
Rag could be referred to as "a piece of paper." So, rag has been used as a pun.
Am I on the right track?


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tsarstepan
 
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Reply Tue 16 Aug, 2011 06:50 pm
@oristarA,
It is a slang word with a slight derogatory bent for newspaper.
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Slang. A newspaper, especially one specializing in sensationalism or gossip.

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oristarA
 
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Reply Tue 16 Aug, 2011 08:59 pm
@tsarstepan,
Thanks
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