Old English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Proto-Germanic *hrugjabainą, equivalent to hryċġ +‎ bān.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈxryjjˌbɑːn/, [ˈr̥yd͡ʒˌbɑːn]

Noun

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hryċġbān n (nominative plural hryċġbān)

  1. (anatomy) backbone; spine

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: riggebon, riggebone