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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTrue-Blue
/truː bluː/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Genuinely loyal or faithful.
"He is a true-blue friend who always stands by me." - 2
Having a strong commitment to a particular cause or belief.
"She is a true-blue supporter of environmental conservation."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'true-blue' originated in the late 16th century, referring to a blue dye made from the plant woad, which was considered to be of high quality. Over time, it evolved to describe someone who is loyal and steadfast, particularly in political contexts, reflecting a sense of unwavering allegiance.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "True-Blue" is said worldwide
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loyal
Transliteration: loyal
"Il est un ami loyal qui est toujours là pour moi."
treu
Transliteration: troi
"Er ist ein treuer Freund, der immer zu mir steht."
leale
Transliteration: leale
"È un amico leale che è sempre al mio fianco."
leal
Transliteration: leal
"Es un amigo leal que siempre está a mi lado."
leal
Transliteration: leal
"Ele é um amigo leal que sempre me apoia."
वफादार
Transliteration: vafadar
"वह एक वफादार दोस्त है जो हमेशा मेरे साथ रहता है।"
忠诚
Transliteration: zhōngchéng
"他是一个忠诚的朋友，总是支持我。"
충실한
Transliteration: chungsilhan
"그는 항상 나를 지지하는 충실한 친구입니다."
忠実な
Transliteration: chūjitsuna
"彼はいつも私を支えてくれる忠実な友人です。"
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