Definitions

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  • noun An identifying tag affixed to the back of an animal.
  • verb transitive To fit (an animal) with a tag of this kind.

Etymologies

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back +‎ tag

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Examples

  • Hunting in WI my entire life and being required to wear a backtag I guess I never really noticed them.

    Tagging yourself? 2009

  • Hunting in WI my entire life and being required to wear a backtag I guess I never really noticed them.

    Tagging yourself? 2009

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