Ragman

Pronunciation: /ˈræɡ.mən/

Definitions of ragman

noun a person who deals in rags and other scrap materials

Example Sentences

A1 The ragman collected old clothes from the neighborhood.

A2 The ragman drove around in his truck, looking for items to recycle.

B1 The ragman was known for his ability to find valuable items in the trash.

B2 The ragman's business grew as more people started donating their unwanted goods.

C1 The ragman's keen eye for spotting hidden treasures made him a successful entrepreneur.

C2 The ragman's reputation as a savvy collector of rare artifacts spread far and wide.

Examples of ragman in a Sentence

formal The ragman collected discarded clothes and linens from the neighborhood.

informal I saw the ragman going through the bins looking for stuff to sell.

slang The ragman scored some sweet finds in the trash today.

figurative In the market of ideas, he was seen as a ragman, picking up scraps of information from various sources.

Grammatical Forms of ragman

• past tense: ragmanned
• plural: ragmen
• comparative: more ragman
• superlative: most ragman
• present tense: ragman
• future tense: will ragman
• perfect tense: have ragmanned
• continuous tense: ragmanning
• singular: ragman
• positive degree: ragman
• infinitive: to ragman
• gerund: ragmanning
• participle: ragmanned

Origin and Evolution of ragman

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'ragman' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French term 'ragemon' which means a legal document or charter.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'ragman' shifted from referring to a legal document to a derogatory term for a person of little importance or worth.