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ear tag

noun

Definition of ear tag

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: a metal identification tag attached to the ear of an animal

ear-tag

transitive verb

Definition of ear-tag (Entry 2 of 2)

: to mark (an animal) for future identification with an ear tag

First Known Use of ear tag

Noun

1876, in the meaning defined above

Transitive verb

1920, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ear tag

Noun

ear entry 1 + tag

Transitive verb

ear tag

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