loin
loin definition
loin (lo̵in)
noun
- the lower part of the back on either side of the backbone between the hipbones and the ribs
- the front part of the hindquarters of beef, lamb, mutton, veal, etc. with the flank removed
- the hips and the lower abdomen regarded as a part of the body to be clothed or as the region of strength and procreative power
Etymology: ME loine < OFr loigne < VL *lumbea < L lumbus: see lumbar
loin Idioms
gird (up) one's loins
to get ready to do something difficult or strenuous
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