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They were also to keep the aching backs and weary shoulders from getting overstiff.

From Our Army at the Front by Broun, Heywood

They are principally arabesques, somewhat resembling the panels in the Cathedral at Genoa, but include four figure panels of little angels and an Annunciation in two panels, which are not without charm, though rather overstiff.

From Intarsia and Marquetry by Jackson, F. Hamilton (Frederick Hamilton)

He came at last, lurching in his walk, being overstiff from his long ride.

From Saint Martin's Summer by Sabatini, Rafael