- dye|ing
- dye|ing «DY ihng», noun.the coloring of fabrics with dye.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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dou|ble-dye — «DUHB uhl DY», transitive verb, dyed, dye|ing. 1. to dye twice. 2. Figurative. to imbue deeply … Useful english dictionary
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