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adjective

dyed-in-the-wool adj.

Thoroughly imbued; thoroughgoing; uncompromising; complete; unmitigated; through-and-through.

Dyed before being spun or woven into cloth.

Synonyms: yarn-dyed.

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Etymology of 'Dyed-in-the-wool'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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... to Jimmy to take the drubbings he did at the hands of Young Brophy in the presence of the audience which usually filled the small gymnasium where the fighter was training. It was nearly always about the same crowd, however, made up of dyed-in-the-wool fans, a few newspaper men, and a sprinkling of thrill-seekers from other walks of life far removed from the prize-ring. Jimmy often noticed women among the spectators—well-dressed women, with every appearance of refinement, and there were always ...

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— Jimmie Higgins • Upton Sinclair