Ragged blue line meaning
What does the saying 'Ragged blue line' mean?
Idiom: Ragged blue line
Meaning:
This term was used to signify the Union forces (who wore blue uniforms) in the American Civil war .
Country: American English 
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Subject Area: Colours |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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