The term 'RAGTAG' is a 6-letter word that refers to a group of people or things that are disorganized, untidy, and often made up of misfits. It is often used to describe a motley crew of people who have come together for a common purpose. The term 'and bobtail' is an old English phrase that means 'and the rest' or 'and the remainder'. Together, the two terms refer to a group of people or things that are disorganized, untidy, and made up of misfits, with the added implication that there may be more members of the group than initially thought.