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Definition of: loin
(loin) noun
1. The part of the body between the lower rib and hip bone. ♦ Collateral adjective: lumbar.
2. The forepart of the hind-quarters of beef, lamb, veal, etc., with the flank removed.
—to gird one's loins To prepare for action. [<OF loigne, logne <L lumbus]
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