THREADBARE
ADJECTIVES
► MANGY sparse, threadbare → 1529
► NAPLESS having no nap’ worn, threadbare → 1596
► OVERWORN shabby, threadbare; worn by excessive use → 1565
► PEELED of cloth: threadbare, worn → 1547 obs.
► PILLED of cloth: worn, threadbare → 1548 arch.
► SCOURY ► SCOWRY threadbare, ragged, shabby in appearance → 1721 Sc.
► STAREY of cloth: having the nap worn thin, threadbare → 1884
► THREADWORN worn to the thread, threadbare → 1888
► THREADY threadbare; showing the threads → 1910
VERBS
► OVERWEAR to wear threadbare; to wear out clothes, etc. → 1415 obs.
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