Reference meaning
dyed-in-the-wool
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Having the fibres dyed before they are formed into cloth.
Other meanings
2. adjective
Firmly established in one's beliefs or habits; having a specified characteristic, identity, etc. deeply ingrained in one's nature.
3. verb
simple past and past participle of dye in the wool
4. adjective
Alternative spelling of dyed-in-the-wool (Set in one's ways, steadfast.)
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