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tat•ter

Pronunciation: (tat'ur), [key]
—n.
1. a torn piece hanging loose from the main part, as of a garment or flag.
2. a separate torn piece; shred.
3. tatters,torn or ragged clothing: dressed in rags and tatters.

—v.t.
to tear or wear to tatters.

—v.i.
to become ragged.