Grecian bend

American  

noun

1. (especially in the late 19th century) a posture or walk, often considered fashionable, in which the body is bent forward from the waist.

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Grecian bend

Happier and wiser is she who studies the always living and popular Dutch roll rather than the Grecian bend, and who blooms with continual health and good temper. 

From Lost Leaders by W. Pett (William Pett) Ridge

As he resumed paddling, some swaying willows became three ladies attired in the Grecian bend costume, then a fad in America, smiling and bowing to him.

From The Story of Paul Boyton Voyages on All the Great Rivers of the World by Paul Boyton

My mind is too weak to be impressed by anything Grecian, unless it is the Grecian bend.

From Tracy Park by Mary Jane Holmes

Smuggling done by women is called a "Case of Grecian bend."

From The Breitmann Ballads by Charles Godfrey Leland

That Grecian bend to her crisp skirt was evidently an extreme from the Rue de la Paix, foretelling the end of stupendous flounces.

From The Missourian by Eugene P. (Eugene Percy) Lyle

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