tatterdemalion Meaning & Definition
What Does Tatterdemalion Mean?
As an adjective, tatterdemalion means Tattered. As a noun, it means A person with tattered clothing.
Quick Facts About Tatterdemalion
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /tætədəˈmeɪliɒn/ |
| Synonyms | ragamuffin |
| Plural | tatterdemalions |
| Comparative / superlative | more tatterdemalion, most tatterdemalion |
Tatterdemalion Definition (Adjective)
- Tattered.
Tatterdemalion as a Noun
- A person with tattered clothing.
Synonyms of Tatterdemalion
Tatterdemalion synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
tatterdemalion (comparative more tatterdemalion, superlative most tatterdemalion)
tatterdemalion (plural tatterdemalions)
Origin of Tatterdemalion
First attested circa 1608. An early spelling was tatter-de-mallion, rhymed with Italian.[1] The first part of the word is tatter; the origin of the second part is uncertain; Ebenezer Cobham Brewer suggested it might be from de maillot (“shirt”).
Questions People Ask About Tatterdemalion
Is tatterdemalion an adjective or a noun?
Tatterdemalion is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for tatterdemalion?
Close synonyms of tatterdemalion are ragamuffin. See the full list of tatterdemalion synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of tatterdemalion?
The plural of tatterdemalion is tatterdemalions.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of tatterdemalion?
The comparative form is more tatterdemalion and the superlative form is most tatterdemalion.