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Webster 1913 Edition


Spindleshanks

Spin′dle-shanksˊ

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Noun.
A person with slender shanks, or legs; – used humorously or in contempt.

Definition 2024


spindleshanks

spindleshanks

English

Noun

spindleshanks (plural spindleshanks)

  1. (archaic, derogatory) A thin, lanky person with long legs.