Genuine, not fake; of excellent quality; also, honorable. For example, You can count on Ned--he's all wool and a yard wide. This metaphorical term alludes to a length of highly valued pure-wool cloth that measures exactly a yard (and not an inch less). [Late 1800s]
all wool and a yard wide
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