What's the difference between ragamuffin and tatterdemalion?

Ragamuffin


Definition:

  • (n.) A paltry or disreputable fellow; a mean wretch.
  • (n.) A person who wears ragged clothing.
  • (n.) The long-tailed titmouse.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) In the 19th century, their namesake sent out his ragamuffin kids to pick the pockets of London gentlemen.

Tatterdemalion


Definition:

  • (n.) A ragged fellow; a ragamuffin.

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