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Definition of inturned

: turned inward ladies' hose with an inturned knitted welt— W. E. Shinn : introverted were somewhat dour and inturned— Oliver La Farge

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History and Etymology for inturned

in entry 2 + turned, past participle of turn

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“Inturned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inturned. Accessed 3 Jul. 2022.

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