tatter
1. tat.ter \'tat-*r\ n [ME, of Scand origin; akin to ON to:turr tatter; akin to OHG zotta] matted hair, tuft 1: a part torn and left hanging : SHRED pl 2: tattered clothing : RAGS 2. tatter vb : to make or become ragged
Webster's English Dictionary1. tat.ter \'tat-*r\ n [ME, of Scand origin; akin to ON to:turr tatter; akin to OHG zotta] matted hair, tuft 1: a part torn and left hanging : SHRED pl 2: tattered clothing : RAGS 2. tatter vb : to make or become ragged