"rackabones" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: rackabones [plural]
Etymology: From rack of bones. Head templates: {{en-noun|rackabones}} rackabones (plural rackabones)
  1. (informal, derogatory) A very lean person or animal, especially a lean horse. Tags: derogatory, informal Categories (topical): People
    Sense id: en-rackabones-en-noun-CGH9xL1D Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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        "(informal, derogatory) A very lean person or animal, especially a lean horse."
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