Meaning of manback | Babel Free
Definitions
The back of a man (being ridden, or really or figuratively laden with burdens, as a means of transportation).
Examples
“Fatigued by riding onhorseback, bedevilled and begrimed by the ride on manback, he presented a pitiable spectacle, and went on his way to Naples in sad plight. Several officers formed a party to Paestum, now known as Pesto, to see the temples so venerable in years that the date of their[…]”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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