double-dyed

adjective

Auberville says that the purple of the Romans was a deep violet (double dyed, purpuræ dibaphæ), and that this colour was Asiatic.

Then Forbes straightened up and flushed and called himself a double-dyed cad.

He is a double-dyed traitor, and will meet with the fate he deserves.

He gave Robert a confidential letter to take to the doctor in attendance on the double-dyed villain at the Red Lion.

If she knew how unworthy I am of such adoration—for I am a double-dyed villain: I can't see a pretty face without ogling it.

April 25, 2024firkin

[fur-kin ]

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