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beauty is but skin-deep

proverb

Etymology

First use appears c. 1677. See cite below.

Definitions

  1. Synonym of beauty is only skin deep.

    • Beauty is but skin-deep, and age or fickneſs ſoon withers this flower, when grace and goodneſs are more durable

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