shoddy
The origin and history of shoddy.
Etymology
Originally described cheap recycled wool fabric, of unclear ultimate origin; the "poor quality" sense grew from that fabric being unfit for serious use.
The origin and history of shoddy.
Originally described cheap recycled wool fabric, of unclear ultimate origin; the "poor quality" sense grew from that fabric being unfit for serious use.
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