"spindleshanks" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: spindleshanks [plural]
Etymology: From spindle + shanks. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|spindle|shanks}} spindle + shanks Head templates: {{en-noun|spindleshanks}} spindleshanks (plural spindleshanks)
  1. (archaic, derogatory) A thin, lanky person with long legs. Tags: archaic, derogatory Categories (topical): People Synonyms: spindle-shanks Related terms: spindle-shanked
    Sense id: en-spindleshanks-en-noun-IuZc5Com Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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