THORNBACK


Meaning of THORNBACK in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

Etymology: Middle English thornebakk, from thorne, thorn thorn + bakk, bak back

1.

a. : any of various rays having spines on the back

b. : three-spined stickleback

2. : a large European spider crab ( Maja squinado )

3. archaic : spinster 3

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