Definitions

1. noun

A poor or inferior quality of something, especially food.

“The scrag of meat was barely edible.”

2. verb

To cut off or remove the feathers or tail of (a bird), especially for food.

“The hunter scragged the bird to prepare it for cooking.”

3. verb

To kill or slaughter (an animal) for food.

“The farmer scragged the old cow to put it out of its misery.”