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prettygoodwordragstone (RAG-stohn) - n., hard limestone or sandstone, esp. when used as a building material.
Used since the 14th century, especially in reference to Kentish limestone. Because it is hard, it is hard to make smooth, giving walls a ragged look -- thus the name.
---L.
Used since the 14th century, especially in reference to Kentish limestone. Because it is hard, it is hard to make smooth, giving walls a ragged look -- thus the name.
---L.
