British

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shop-soiled was in 1898

Dictionary Entries Near shop-soiled

Cite this Entry

“Shop-soiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shop-soiled. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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