SWAYBACKED

dipped, lordotic, swayback, swaybacked

(adjective) having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

swaybacked (comparative more swaybacked, superlative most swaybacked)

Having a sagged back.

Having sagged or hollow surface.

(figuratively) Old.

Source: Wiktionary


Sway"-backed`, a.

Definition: Having the back hollow or sagged, whether naturally or as the result of injury or weakness; -- said of horses and other animals.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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