True-bred
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: True-bred is an adjective meaning Purebred; genetically pure.
Meaning
Purebred; genetically pure.
More Meanings
- Genuine.
- Of a proper lineage.
Example Sentences
Why, she is the image of Papa! A true Lacey! Don't you think so? A very true-bred heir, my darling!
Come all ye true-bred Irishmen, a story I will tell Concerning bold McCarthy who in Liverpool did dwell.
Well, for two of them, I know them to be as true-bred cowards as ever turn'd back; and for the third, if he fight longer than he sees reason, I 'll forswear arms.
The issue of a wife is unlawful seed; And none's legitimate, but mongrel breed. Thou, and thy branches, have quite cross'd the strain, We ne'er shall see a true-bred whelp again.
Word Forms
- truebred
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include purebred, full-blooded, inbred, half-blooded, half-breed, pedigree.
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