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First Known Use of dyed–in–the–wool
1580
DYED–IN–THE–WOOL Defined for English Language Learners
dyed-in-the-wool
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adjective
Definition of dyed–in–the–wool for English Language Learners
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: having very strong beliefs, opinions, etc., that you are not willing to change
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