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Webster 1913 Edition

Broken-backed

Bro′ken-backedˊ

,

Adj.

1.

Having a broken back;

as, a

broken-backed

chair

.

2.

(Naut.)

Hogged; so weakened in the frame as to droop at each end; – said of a ship.

Totten.

Webster 1828 Edition

Broken-backed

BRO'KEN-BACKED

,

Adj.

A broken-backed ship is one which is so weakened in her frame as to droop at each end.