chined

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chined - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Chine \Chine\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Chined.]
     1. To cut through the backbone of; to cut into chine pieces.
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     2. Too chamfer the ends of a stave and form the chine..
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  Chined \Chined\, a.
     1. Pertaining to, or having, a chine, or backbone; -- used in
        composition. --Beau. & Fl.
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     2. Broken in the back. [Obs.]
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              He's chined, goodman.                 --Beau. & Fl.
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