Meaning of dye in the wool | Babel Free

Definitions

To dye woolen fibers before they are spun into thread.

Examples

“The circumstance mentioned in the last two lines shows that it was usual to dye in the wool, as is sometimes done in England.”

“Next comes the dyeing; though when indigo is used, it is better to dye "in the wool" before carding.”

“Therefore, it will be seen that it is easier and a timesaver to "dye-in-the-wool."”

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