"Grecian bend" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Grecian bends [plural]
Etymology: It was thought to resemble the pose of the Venus de Milo, an Ancient Greek statue. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Grecian bend (plural Grecian bends)
  1. (archaic, informal) Among women, an affected way to carry the body, the upper part being inclined forward. Tags: archaic, informal
    Sense id: en-Grecian_bend-en-noun-pOiESEj0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 72 28
  2. (archaic, informal) An exaggerated bustle (frame worn underneath a woman's skirt), the effect of which is generally assisted by high-heeled boots. Tags: archaic, informal
    Sense id: en-Grecian_bend-en-noun-erTs36rG

Inflected forms

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