n. [ Back, adv. + bond. ] (Scots Law) An instrument which, in conjunction with another making an absolute disposition, constitutes a trust. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ 2d back, n. + bone. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
The lofty mountains on the north side compose the granitic axis, or backbone of the country. Darwin. [ 1913 Webster ]
We have now come to the backbone of our subject. Earle. [ 1913 Webster ]
Shelley's thought never had any backbone. Shairp. [ 1913 Webster ]
To the backbone,
a. Vertebrate. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ 2d back, n. + bone. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
The lofty mountains on the north side compose the granitic axis, or backbone of the country. Darwin. [ 1913 Webster ]
We have now come to the backbone of our subject. Earle. [ 1913 Webster ]
Shelley's thought never had any backbone. Shairp. [ 1913 Webster ]
To the backbone,
a. Vertebrate. [ 1913 Webster ]