bred–in–the–bone

adjective \ˈbre-d^ən-thə-ˌbōn\

Definition of BRED-IN-THE-BONE

: deep-rooted <bred–in–the–bone honesty>

: inveterate <a bred–in–the–bone gambler>

15th century

Synonyms: bred-in-the-bone, chronic, confirmed, dyed-in-the-wool, inveterate

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