Moth-eaten
[mawth-eet-n, moth-] /ˈmɔθˌit n, ˈmɒθ-/
adjective
1.
eaten or damaged by or as if by the larvae of moths.
2.
decayed or worn out.
3.
out of fashion; antiquated.
adjective
1.
decayed, decrepit, or outdated
2.
eaten away by or as if by moths
adjective
Worn out by long or rough usage or by neglect: moth-eaten school (1550+)
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