MOTH-EATEN


Meaning of MOTH-EATEN in English

Pronunciation: ' mo ̇ th- ˌ ē -t ə n

Function: adjective

Date: 14th century

1 : eaten into by moth larvae < moth-eaten clothes>

2 a : DILAPIDATED b : ANTIQUATED , OUTMODED

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