Tatter

Part of speech: noun (n.)

One who makes tatting. Caulfield & S. (Doct. of Needlework).

Part of speech: noun (n.)

A rag, or a part torn and hanging; -- chiefly used in the plural. Tear a passion to tatters, to very rags. Shak.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To rend or tear into rags; -- used chiefly in the past participle as an adjective. Where waved the tattered ensigns of Ragfair. Pope.