"spindle-shanked" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: spindle + shanked Etymology templates: {{compound|en|spindle|shanked}} spindle + shanked Head templates: {{en-adj|?}} spindle-shanked
  1. (archaic, derogatory) Thin and lanky, with long legs. Tags: archaic, derogatory Related terms: spindleshanks
    Sense id: en-spindle-shanked-en-adj-KBzD08IC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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