scáinte — meaning in English
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English meaning
- threadbare adjective Worn so thin that the threads of the fabric show through; shabby from long use.
Senses
scáinte is used for these senses in English:
- threadbare Of cloth, clothing, furnishings, etc.: frayed and worn to an extent that the nap is damaged and the warp and weft threads show; shabby, worn-out.
threadbare — full definition
- adjective Worn so thin that the threads of the fabric show through; shabby from long use.
- adjective Used so often that it has lost all force or interest, said of an argument, excuse, joke or idea.
- adjective Thin to the point of inadequacy; barely sufficient.