RAGMAN-ROLL
\ɹˈaɡmənɹˈə͡ʊl], \ɹˈaɡmənɹˈəʊl], \ɹ_ˈa_ɡ_m_ə_n_ɹ_ˈəʊ_l]\
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rag'man-r[=o]l, n. a parchment roll with pendent seals, any important document, esp. the collection of instruments by which the Scotch nobles subscribed allegiance to Edward I. of England, 1291-2-6, and at the parliament of Berwick: a vague story (cf. Rigmarole). [Prob. Ice. ragmenni, a craven--ragr, cowardly (A.S. earg), madhr, man.]
By Thomas Davidson
