bred-in-the-bone
adjective
1
: deep-rooted
bred-in-the-bone honesty
2
: inveterate
a bred-in-the-bone gambler
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of bred-in-the-bone was
in the 15th century
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“Bred-in-the-bone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bred-in-the-bone. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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