Associations to the word «Spindleshanks»

Wiktionary

SPINDLESHANKS, noun. (archaic) (derogatory) A thin, lanky person with long legs.

Dictionary definition

SPINDLESHANKS, noun. A thin person with long thin legs.
SPINDLESHANKS, noun. Long thin legs.

Wise words

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John Locke