Dag

usgb/dæɡ/
noun

A lock of wool matted with dung hanging from the hindquarters of a sheep.

The sheep farmer had to remove the dags from his sheep
Visual representation of "dag" - A lock of wool matted with dung hanging from the hindquarters of a sheep

Often appears as...

  • sheep dag
  • dag score

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Farming Term

Used by those familiar with sheep farming to discuss animal hygiene.

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During shearing, we'll need to clip the dags as well.
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Regional Usage

Primarily used in Australia and New Zealand within the farming community.

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The new farmhand learned about dags today.
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Negative Connotations

Might imply neglect of animal care if too many dags are present.

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That sheep has too many dags; it's not well-maintained.
Visual representation of the word "Dag"

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