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Word of the day
for September 17
true blue adj
  1. Steadfastly faithful or loyal; unwavering in loyalty; staunch, true.
    1. (specifically)
      1. Patriotic.
      2. (British) Of or pertaining to the (historical) Tory, and now the Conservative, political party; hence, steadfastly conservative.
      3. (Scotland, historical) Of or pertaining to the Scottish Presbyterian or Whig political party in the 17th century; hence, steadfastly Presbyterian.
  2. Representing the true essence of something; authentic, genuine, honest.
    1. (specifically, Australia, informal) Representing authentic Australian culture, values, etc.
  3. (British) Aristocratic by birth.

true blue n

  1. (countable) A faithful partisan or supporter of a cause, person, political party, etc.
  2. (uncountable, historical) A blue dye from Coventry, England, famous for not washing out.

The American singer Madonna’s song “True Blue” was released as a single on this day in 1986.

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