English Explanatory Dictionary

Grecian bend

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Among women, a posture once regarded affected,the upper body being inclined forward.
  2. An exaggerated bustle (frame worn underneath a woman's skirt), the effect of which is generally assisted by high-heeled boots.

Word forms

Grecian bend Grecian bends

Etymology

It was thought to resemble the pose of the Venus de Milo, an Ancient Greek statue.

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