"rod for one's own breech" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: a rod for one's own breech [canonical]
Head templates: {{head|en|noun|head=a rod for one's own breech}} a rod for one's own breech
  1. Alternative form of rod for one's back Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: rod for one's back
    Sense id: en-rod_for_one's_own_breech-en-noun-Byiud0KT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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