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Ragmann.1 Origin: Of unknown origin. Etymology: Origin unknown. The word is attested earliest in Latin and French texts written in Britain, and several senses of the English word are recorded for its post-classical Latin and Anglo-Norman counterparts before the date of the first unambiguous examples in English. Compare Ragman roll n.Compare post-classical Latin ragemannus , recorded earlier in British sources in sense 1 (the 1276 statute):1280 Assize Roll (P.R.O.) No. 670 Placita de Ragemannis et de Quo Warranto coram J. de Vallibus et sociis suis, justitiariis itinerantibus in comitatu Notinghamiae.1292 in Placita de Quo Warranto (1818) 378 Juratores de Ragemann' præsentaverunt quod [etc.]. and in sense 4 (a document with seals attached):1399 in T. Rymer Fœdera (1709) VIII. 109 De Raggemannis Comburendis. Compare also Anglo-Norman rageman , raggeman , ragman , ragemon , recorded earlier in sense 1 (the 1276 statute):1292 in Placita de Quo Warranto (1818) 382 b De hiis quae praesentata sunt in le Rageman.in sense 2 (the game):?a1300 in E. Stengel Codicem Manu Scriptum Digby 86 (1871) 67 (heading) Ragemon le bon.and in sense 4 (a document with seals attached):1376 Rolls of Parl. II. 324/2 Une lettre..sealees des sealx des plusours Seignurs de Bretaigne, appellee Ragman...De quelle Rageman les Communes prierent d'avoir la veue en Parlement.1376 Rolls of Parl. II. 324/2 Le dit Rageman. Compare also the following earlier examples, which may show earlier use in Middle English but could equally be interpreted as Anglo-Norman: in sense 1 (the 1276 statute):1284 Chron. Petroburgense (1849) 96 De aliis placitis ad rageman pertinentibus, nichil actum est.1292 Placita de Quo Warranto temp. Edw. I, II & III (1818) XI Placita..de Rageman coram Hugone de Cressingham.c1300 in Statutes of Realm (1810) I. 44 Statutum de Iusticiis assignatis quod vocatur Rageman.in sense 2 (the game):c1320 Fasciculus Morum in A. G. Little Stud. Eng. Franciscan Hist. (1917) 230 Sortilegi..qui scilicet faciunt per sortem artem suam sicut patet de Rageman et festucis trahendis.1377 in W. H. D. Longstaffe & J. Booth Halmota Prioratus Dunelmensis (1889) 140 De Thoma Breuster et Ricardo de Holm quia ludaverunt ad ragement contra poenam in diversis Halmotis positam, 20 s. condonatur usque 2 s.in sense 3 (document of the 1290s concerning Scottish nobles):c1350 Chronicon Lanercost (1839) 261 Unum instrumentum, sive cartam subjectionis et homagii faciendi regis Angliæ, cui appensa erant sigilla omnium magnatum Scotiæ..et a Scottis, propter multa sigilla dependentia, ragman vocabatur.and in sense 4 (a document with seals attached):1399 in T. Rymer Fœdera (1709) VIII. 109 Per diversa Scripta, Cartas sive Literas Patentes, vocata Raggemans sive Blank Chartres, Sigillis eorumdem Subditorum separatim consignata. It has been suggested that the first element of this word is rag n.2, with allusion to the many seals, parchment strips, or threads hanging from the documents concerned: this suggestion dates back at least to the 14th cent. with reference to the 1291 document discussed at sense 3 (compare quot. c1350 above). While this is unlikely to have been true of the royal statute of 1276 (sense 1), that statute was intended to set up the machinery for dealing with the returns from the first Hundred Roll enquiries of 1274–5, and those returns had the seals of the individual juries affixed to small strips of parchment hanging from them (like the Scottish documents of sense 3). It has therefore been argued that the word was originally used of these returns and subsequently applied to these enquiries and then to the statute establishing the machinery to deal with them (see H. M. Cam ‘Studies in the Hundred Rolls’ in P. M. Vinogradoff Oxf. Stud. Social & Legal Hist. (1921) VI. 43–47). In the absence of supporting evidence, however, this remains conjecture. The second element would remain problematic. man n.1 is often assumed, although there is no conclusive formal evidence to this effect. The material here could alternatively be interpreted as a metaphorical use of ragman n.2 in the sense ‘man dressed in rags’ (with allusion to the ragged appearance of the documents discussed above), although the evidence would suggest that the senses listed here are earlier than the literal uses at that entry, and the early forms which imply trisyllabic pronunciation (e.g. ragaman ) would be difficult to explain. In particular, it has been suggested that sense 2 reflects an original application of ragman n.2 in the sense ‘devil’ to a Lord of Misrule presiding over the game or to the supposed author of the text concerned (compare King Ragman n. at sense 2b); although there are references in later Middle English that make a connection with Ragnel , a name for the Devil (compare quot. c1450 at Ragman roll n. 2), the association may be secondary. A Scandinavian origin has alternatively been suggested (perhaps compare Old Icelandic rógsmaðr slanderer ( < róg slander, strife (see wray v.1) + maðr man n.1), although this presents phonological and semantic problems. In β. forms apparently remodelled after -ment suffix. a1325 (2011) xxxviii. 100 (heading) Ant biginnez þe Statut of Rageman. a1711 R. Atkyns (1712) 85/1 A Writ of Quo Warranto was brought against the Bailiffs of Gloster, upon the Statute of Ragman. 1787 J. Reeves (ed. 2) II. xii. 312 Among these statutes is the statute of Ragman de justitiariis assignatis, by which particular justices were assigned to hear and determine in cases of outrage, [etc.]. 1965 40 372 On the basis of returns to this ‘ragman’ inquest, then, he [sc. Edward I] and his councillors set about the reform of the law and administration of the realm in parliament. 1996 P. R. Hyams in Z. Razi & R. Smith ii. 87 The government inquiries into local corruption (the ‘Ragman Quest’). 2. society > leisure > entertainment > pastimes > lottery or raffle > [noun] > type of a1393 J. Gower (Fairf.) viii. 2379 (MED) Venus..as men drawe Of Rageman upon the chance, Sche leith no peis in the balance, Bot as hir lyketh forto weie. 1844 T. Wright 82 In the game of Ragman, the person seeking his character drew a string, which indicated the stanza that was to be applied to him. 1898 A. B. Gomme II. 104 (heading) Ragman, an ancient game, at which persons drew by chance poetical descriptions of their characters. 1961 J. Stevens ix. 175 Horoscopy of a light-hearted sort offered all the opportunities which chess and cards..and Ragman offered in their different ways. society > leisure > entertainment > pastimes > lottery or raffle > [noun] > organizers c1450 in W. C. Hazlitt (1864) I. 69 This rolle which..Kynge Ragman bad me sowe in brede... Drawith a strynge, [etc.]. c1500 Lenvoy of Prynter in J. P. Collier (1825) XII. 308 Go lytyl rolle..Excuse thy prynter..Layenge the faute on kynge Ragman holly, Whiche dyde the make many yeres ago. 1927 24 44 The reciter of the ‘Ragman Roll’ speaks of its preparation at the command of King Ragman. society > law > legal document > types of legal or official document > [noun] > record of transactions or decrees > specific c1400 (Rawl. B. 171) 255 An endenture was made of þe Scottes vnto Kyng Edward..whiche endenture þai callede his Ragemain [1480 Caxton rageman]. 1559 W. Baldwin et al. Two Rogers vi Causde the kyng to yelde the Skot,..the charter called Ragman. 1641 T. Heywood xxi. 193 The Charter called Ragman, to the Scots great advantage, and impoverishing of England. 1652 P. Heylyn i. 305 By the confession and acknowledgment of the Prelates, Peers, and other the Estates of Scotland, subscribed by all their hands and seals in the Roll of Ragman; wherein they did acknowledge the superiority of the Kings of England, not only in regard of such advantages as the Sword had given him, but as of his originall and undoubted right. 1834 T. Thomson in Pref. p. xvii The Rolls here in question..are the record of the separate ragmans, or sealed instruments of homage and fealty, executed by the people of Scotland. 1930 H. M. Cam vi. 45 The document by which the Scots recognized the overlordship of Edward I in 1291 was similarly adorned. ‘They called it the Ragman,’ the chronicler says, using the ordinary English name for a charter with the jagged or ragged effect produced by all these dangling strips of parchment on which the seals were fixed. 1978 E. L. G. Stones & G. G. Simpson I. 210 The name ‘Ragman’ has been transferred to the rolls from the ‘ragged’ appearance of the original submissions of 1296... It has also..been confusingly applied even to the Great Rolls. society > law > types of laws > [noun] > legal or administrative society > law > legal document > types of legal or official document > [noun] > with seals attached c1400 (a1376) W. Langland (Trin. Cambr. R.3.14) (1960) A. Prol. 72 (MED) A pardoner..rauȝte wiþ his rageman [v.rr. ragman, Ragemon, raggeman] ryngis & brochis. 1488 (c1478) Hary (Adv.) (1968–9) xi. l. 1163 The Bruce and he completyt furth thar bande, Syn that sammyn nycht thai sellyt with thar hande. This Ragment left the Bruce with Cumyn thar. a1530 (c1425) Andrew of Wyntoun (Royal) vi. 1722 Thai consentyd than, And mad apon this a ragman Wyth mony sellys off lordys. 1546 XX. f. 157 Thar wes in the said buik certane ragmentis and billis of compt. †5. society > communication > record > list > [noun] c1450 in T. Wright (1861) II. 228 (MED) Pite for to here the people complayne, And riken up the ragmanne of the hole rowte. a1500 (a1460) (1897–1973) 374 (MED) Here a roll of ragman of the rownde tabill, Of breffes in my bag, man, of synnes dampnabill. 1568 W. Dunbar in W. T. Ritchie (1928) II. 260 To þe iuge thow sall gif compt of all Ane raknyng rycht cumis of ane ragment small. c1600 (?c1395) (Trin. Cambr. R.3.15) (1873) 180 Þer is none heraud þat haþ half swich a rolle, Riȝt as a rageman haþ rekned hem newe. society > leisure > the arts > literature > style of language or writing > copiousness > [noun] > prolixity > prolix passage > rigmarole ?1507 W. Dunbar Tua Mariit Wemen (Rouen) in (1998) I. 45 I sall a ragment reveil fra rute of my hert. 1513 G. Douglas in tr. Virgil viii. Prol. 147 He raucht me a roll: to reyd I begane The riotest ane ragment wyth mony rat rane. 1536 D. Lindsay 1 Redoutit Roy, ȝour ragment I haue red. a1585 Ld. Polwart 142 I laugh to see the bluiter Glor in thy ragments, rash to raill. 1586 in W. A. Craigie (1920) 255 I fendis This Ragment lytill wourth not caring for amendis. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2008; most recently modified version published online March 2022). ragmann.2Inflections: Plural ragmen. Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: rag n.2, man n.1 Etymology: < rag n.2 + man n.1 With sense 1 compare earlier ragged adj.1 1a, and also ragamuffin n. 1. Compare also Ragman n.1 and discussion at that entry.In sense 1 perhaps influenced by association with Rogomant , the name of a Saracen king in Old French epic romances. The assumption sometimes made that Ragemon existed in Old French as a name of the Devil apparently arises from a differing interpretation of quot. ?a1300 in etymology section at Ragman n.1 Attested earlier as a surname: Ric' Ragman (1275). the world > the supernatural > deity > a devil > [noun] society > law > legal document > types of legal or official document > [noun] > with seals attached > specific document of homage of Scottish nobles c1400 (c1378) W. Langland (Laud 581) (1869) B. xvi. 89 (MED) Pieres..hitte after hym..To go robbe þat raggeman [v.rr. Rageman, ragman] and reue þe fruit fro hym. c1400 (?a1387) W. Langland (Huntington HM 137) (1873) C. xix. 122 To ransake þe rageman and reue hym hus apples. 1568 J. Rowll Cursing l. 131 in W. T. Ritchie (1928) II. 281 Ruffy ragmen wt his taggis Sall ryfe þair sinfull saule in raggis. 1568 in W. T. Ritchie (1928) II. f. 29v [Christ] that ransonit ws vpoun þe rude Fra ruffy ragmen and his route. the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > wearing clothing > [noun] > one who wears ragged or tattered clothing (Harl. 221) 421 Ragmann, or he that goythe wythe iaggyd [v.r. raggyd] clothys, pannicius. 1693 G. Powell ii. 11 Wou'd I were among the Mountains in Wales, or any where out of sight, from this Mad Rag-Man. 1932 18 Mar. 2/2 Poor old ragman, In very ragged clothes. His feet are so bare You can see his toes. 3. society > trade and finance > trader > traders or dealers in specific articles > [noun] > in textiles, clothing, or yarns 1649 6 The other fellow that was upon the Scaffold, that went in the name of his man, was one Ralph Jones a Rag-man, who liveth in Rosemary Lane. 1660 R. Burney 99 They were too base to make Gunpowder on, and below the Market of a Ragman. 1679 J. Dryden sig. b2v Would not a man have thought that the Poet had been bound Prentice to a Wheel-wright, for his first Rant? and had follow'd a Ragman, for the clout and blanket, in the second? 1732 G. Berkeley I. ii. ii. 71 He sets the Paper-mills at work, by which the poor Rag-man is supported. 1749 103 Happening to meet with a Brother-Ragman..they joined Company. 1833 19 Mar. 4/4 The ragman came up, and began to call me about the cards. 1877 E. Harrigan i. iii. 24 All right, Philip, it's nobody but a rag man by the door. 1966 F. Shaw et al. 24 De ragman, the old-clothes man. 1976 23 Feb. 39/2 The street down which will sometimes come, on his rattling wagon, a ragman. 2001 (Nexis) 18 Feb. 1 b If you know what a ragman did (collect old clothes for resale as rags), write it down. 1821 W. Cobbett Rural Rides in 17 Nov. 1200 [Tax collectors] will receive the country rags, if the rag-man can find, and will give, security for the due payment of his rags. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2008; most recently modified version published online March 2022). ragmann.3 Inflections: Plural ragmen. Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: rag n.5, man n.1 Etymology: < rag n.5 + man n.1 society > leisure > the arts > music > musician > [noun] > ragtime musician 1938 ‘Jelly Roll Morton’ in Sept. 4/1 Blues players who could play nothing else... What we call ‘ragmen’ in New Orleans. 1959 M. Williams in N. Hentoff & A. J. McCarthy 64 The music had become, in the hands of pseudo-ragmen, a kind of showman's piano for vapid displays of fingering. 2004 (Nexis) 17 Apr. 3 You could have knocked me sideways with a ragman's trumpet! This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2008; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < |
