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Definition: AGAINST THE HAIR

Part of Speech Definition
Expression 1. In a rough and disagreeable manner; against the grain. [Obs.] ``You go against the hair of your professions.'' --Shak.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Definition: AGAINST THE HAIR

Part of SpeechDefinition
Expression1. In a rough and disagreeable manner; against the grain. [Obs.] ``You go against the hair of your professions.'' --Shak.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Common Expressions: AGAINST THE HAIR

ExpressionsDefinition
Against the hairIn a rough and disagreeable manner; against the grain. [Obs.] ``You go against the hair of your professions.'' --Shak. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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