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Rag and Famish

Rag and Famish proper noun: the Army and Navy Club in London, England.

Proper noun

the Rag and Famish

  1. (UK, obsolete, slang) The Army and Navy Club in London, England.
    Synonyms:
    Rag

Synonyms of Rag and Famish

Origin of Rag and Famish

In allusion to the imaginary characters Ensign Rag and Captain Famish.

Questions about Rag and Famish

What does Rag and Famish mean?
Rag and Famish means the Army and Navy Club in London, England.
What part of speech is Rag and Famish?
Rag and Famish is a proper noun.

Words near Rag and Famish in the dictionary

  1. rafugar
  2. rafugars
  3. rafute
  4. rag
  5. rag and bone men
  6. Rag and Famish
  7. rag bagger
  8. rag baggers
  9. rag bolt
  10. rag book
  11. rag books

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