crookback
/ˈkrʊkˌbæk/
noun
- A person with a hunched or curved back, often due to a medical condition. (Note: This term is now considered old-fashioned and can be offensive; use with care.)
- She read a historical novel about a crookback who became a court jester.
- The character of Richard III is sometimes called a crookback in Shakespeare's play.
- In the old story, the crookback was treated cruelly by the villagers.
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