An animal without vertebrae, i.e. backbone.
A spineless person; a coward.
Cowardly, uncourageous; lacking character.
Lacking a backbone; without vertebrae.
A surcingle, or strap of leather, used for binding a load upon the back of an animal.
A stretch of fishing-lines shot in the water.
A girth or belly-band for a horse's harness.
A leather tie; a short wagon rope.
Possessing or indicating lack; deficient.