spindleshanks
[ spin-dl-shangks ]
Origin of spindleshanks
1Other words from spindleshanks
- spin·dle-shanked [spin-dl-shangkt], /ˈspɪn dlˌʃæŋkt/, adjective
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How to use spindleshanks in a sentence
When a man has such spindleshanks as yours, he shouldn't put on so many airs.
Paul and His Dog, v.1 (Novels of Paul de Kock Volume XIII) | Charles Paul de KockIs your name, perhaps, Sheepshanks Cruickshanks, spindleshanks?
The Blue Fairy Book | VariousCompliments are the makeshifts of the elderly to call away attention from their spindleshanks.
A Nest of Linnets | Frank Frankfort MoorePerhaps they call you Sheepshanks, or Cruickshanks, or spindleshanks?
Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) | VariousPerhaps you are called Roast-ribs, or Sheepshanks, or spindleshanks?
Household Stories by the Brothers Grimm | Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm
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