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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

BROKEN-BACKED

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

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

BROKEN-BACKED

BROKEN-BACKED Bro "ken-backed `, a.

 

1. Having a broken back; as, a broken-backed chair.

 

2. (Naut. )

 

Defn: Hogged; so weakened in the frame as to droop at each end; -- said of a ship. Totten.