noun
a week at British universities during which side-shows and processions of floats are organized to raise money for charities
• Syn: ↑rag
• Regions: ↑United Kingdom, ↑UK, ↑U.K., ↑Britain, ↑United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, ↑Great Britain
• Part Meronyms: ↑rag day
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rag day or rag week noun
In British universities, the particular day or week during which moneymaking activities, such as processions, etc for charity are organized
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Main Entry: ↑rag
Useful english dictionary. 2012.