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   Dye , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Dyed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Dyeing.] [OE. deyan, dyen, AS. deágian.] To stain; to color; to give a new and permanent color to, as by the application of dyestuffs.
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   Cloth to be dyed of divers colors.
   Trench.
   
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   The soul is dyed by its thoughts.
   Lubbock.
   
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   To dye in the grain, To dye in the wool (Fig.), to dye firmly; to imbue thoroughly.
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   He might truly be termed a legitimate son of the revenue system dyed in the wool.
   Hawthorne.
   
   Syn. -- See Stain.
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   Dye, n.
   Color produced by dyeing.
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   Material used for dyeing; a dyestuff.
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   Dye, n. Same as Die, a lot.
   Spenser.
   
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