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moth-eaten

adj

Definitions

  1. Containing holes by having been eaten by moth larvae.

  2. Old and in poor condition.

    • "A bit moth-eaten, aren't they?" he said doubtfully. "I mean to say, bumpy in the springs and all that." "Oh, of course, I'd have them resprung and fresh covers made if you bought them."

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