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1915 Russian-language poem by Mayakovsky
Backbone Flute (Russian: Флейта-позвоночник, romanized: Fleyta-pozvonochnik) is a poem by Vladimir Mayakovsky written in the autumn of 1915 and first published
Backbone_Flute
Russian poet (1893–1930)
Taste (1913), and wrote such poems as A Cloud in Trousers (1915) and Backbone Flute (1916). Mayakovsky produced a large and diverse body of work during
Vladimir_Mayakovsky
Russian author (1891–1978)
в штанах" ("A Cloud in Trousers", 1915), "Флейта-позвоночник" ("The Backbone Flute", 1916), "Про это" ("About This", 1922), "Лилечка! Вместо письма" ("Lilechka
Lilya_Brik
Marshak (1887–1964) Vladimir Mayakovsky (1893–1930) A Cloud in Trousers Backbone Flute Mystery-Bouffe Apollon Maykov (1821–1897) Dmitriy Merezhkovsky (1866–1941)
List of Russian-language poets
List_of_Russian-language_poets
artist, manifesto co-writer for Russian Futurism A Cloud in Trousers, Backbone Flute, The Bedbug, The Bathhouse John B. Sheridan United States 22 January
2001_in_public_domain
1916 poem by Vladimir Mayakovsky
Distinguished People. Molodaya Gvardiya. Retrieved 2015-01-13. "Commentaries to Backbone Flute". The Complete V.V.Mayakovsky in 13 volumes. Moscow, 1955. Retrieved
The_War_and_the_World
1967 studio album by Nico
are by Jackson Browne, who contributed guitar. Wilson added string and flute arrangements against the wishes of Nico. After collaborating as a singer
Chelsea_Girl
became a revelation for many and caused an ovation." "Commentaries to Backbone Flute". The Complete V.V.Mayakovsky in 13 volumes. Moscow, 1955. Retrieved
The_Man_(poem)
German electronic music group
on some of these the band worked out material that would later form the backbone of their studio recordings. Most of Tangerine Dream's albums are entirely
Tangerine_Dream
Campos de Castilla (revised edition), Spain Vladimir Mayakovsky, The Backbone Flute (Fleyta pozvonochnik) and War and the World (Voina i mir), Russian 1914–1916:
1916_in_poetry
Organ stops are sorted into four major types: principal, string, reed, and flute. This is a sortable list of names that may be found associated with electronic
List_of_pipe_organ_stops
1994 studio album by Boney James
Backbone is the second album by jazz saxophonist Boney James, released in 1994. Backbone the album is James's first release with Warner Bros. Records.
Backbone_(Boney_James_album)
Musical rhythms and folk dance traditions of Latin America
tambor alegre [es] and llamador), three flutes (gaita hembra and gaito macho, both forms of Colombian flute [es], and flauta de millo) and has a 2 2
Cumbia
American singer and record producer (born 1970)
Twista, Big Boi and Debra Killings) Journalist – "Back of Da Lack" (with Backbone A.K.A. Mr. Fat Face 100 of Dungeon Family) Kurupt – "Starstruck" (with
Sleepy_Brown
1981 single by the Specials
that shuffle organ and Lynval's DI'd guitar – on another. They're the backbone of a reggae song. Then there was brass on another track, lead vocals on
Ghost Town (The Specials song)
Ghost_Town_(The_Specials_song)
1976 studio album by Harmonium
Harmonium, that is, the rich sound of the 12-string guitar, still remains the backbone of a few songs, particularly in "Comme un fou" and at the end of "Le corridor"
L'Heptade
Gregory, Katz (24 August 2021). "Drummer Charlie Watts, Rolling Stones backbone, dies at 80". The Associated Press. Retrieved 25 August 2021. Vozick-Levinson
List of Rolling Stones band members
List_of_Rolling_Stones_band_members
American jazz musician (1928–1964)
boundaries of the alto saxophone, and was among the earliest significant jazz flute soloists. His improvisational style was characterized by the use of wide
Eric_Dolphy
Rhythm and blues music genre
electro-R&B sound had been associated with R&B songs with an electronic backbone by 1990s or 2000s girl groups like TLC or Destiny's Child. The use of effects
Contemporary_R&B
Ancient Egyptian religious festivities
Lumières. This commonplace was most perfectly displayed in the opera The Magic Flute by W. Mozart and E. Schikaneder, first performed in 1791. In the middle
Mysteries_of_Osiris
1994 studio album by Blur
Definitely Maybe by future rivals Oasis. Britpop in turn would form the backbone of the broader Cool Britannia movement. Parklife therefore has attained
Parklife
operational environment. The Olifant Mk1A and Mk1B variants formed the backbone of the armoured corps for decades, with the later Mk2 offering improved
List of equipment of the South African Army
List_of_equipment_of_the_South_African_Army
2000 soundtrack album to Shaft by various artists
producers. It features contributions from R. Kelly, Alicia Keys, Angie Stone, Backbone, Beanie Sigel, Big Gipp, Big Rube, Carl Thomas, Donell Jones, Eve, Fulanito
Shaft_(2000_soundtrack)
American pianist and composer
beginning to "scratch the surface of the ideas and concepts that now form the backbone of the music". This was her first attempt at creating music that captured
Reena_Esmail
1979 British nature documentary television series
television series. Williams used a traditional chamber music ensemble of (harp, flute, clarinet, strings and percussion) combined with electronic sounds. The
Life_on_Earth_(TV_series)
Country in Southeast-Central Europe
Serbia. Serbia has a strategic transportation location since the country's backbone, Morava Valley, represents the easiest land route from continental Europe
Serbia
2025 soundtrack album by Thaman S
the action sequences." Arjun Menon of Rediff.com wrote, "Thaman is the backbone of this film. He understands the fan assignment and complements Sujeeth's
They_Call_Him_OG_(soundtrack)
battery, where any of the numerous 74-gun ships of the line that formed the backbone of the Navy from the late 18th century would mount 36-pounder long guns
List of ships of the line of France
List_of_ships_of_the_line_of_France
as Bednarik, Francesco d'Errico, and Michel Lorblanchet. It forms the backbone of research into line markings such as flutings. One of their additions
Finger_fluting
is a list of various species of marine invertebrates, animals without a backbone, that are commonly found in aquariums kept by hobby aquarists. Some species
List of marine aquarium invertebrate species
List_of_marine_aquarium_invertebrate_species
Family of mostly succulent plants, adapted to dry environments
any water reaching the ground surface. Cactus stems are often ribbed or fluted with a number of ribs which corresponds to a Fibonacci number (2, 3, 5,
Cactus
(featuring Big Boi and Backbone) - 65 - World Party 2000 "What It Ain't (Ghetto Enuff)" (featuring TLC) - 103 - 2004 "Play Your Flutes" (featuring Kurupt
Goodie_Mob_discography
Extinct genus of proboscideans
based on postcranial evidence. The vertebral column (also known as the backbone or spine) of Mammut is documented as having a highest point located in
Mastodon
Soundtrack album by Kendrick Lamar and score by Ludwig Göransson
many strong women across the board—women of color, especially—are the backbone of everything ... I'm so blessed to have my own personal superhero mom
Black_Panther_(soundtrack)
Secretion produced by mucous membranes
due to the charge variation of acidic amino acid residues on the mucin backbone. For instance, the charged residue on mucin is protonated at a normal pH
Mucus
1878 hall organ built in Paris
Notre-Dame-d'Auteuil, located near the Trocadéro, which served as the backbone of the instrument. His contract stipulated that it would be removed fifteen
Organ_of_the_Trocadéro_Palace
1967 film by Stuart Rosenberg
Counterculture. ABC-Clio. ISBN 978-0-313-32944-9. DeMar, Carol. It Takes a Backbone to Raise Terrific Kids. American Vision. ISBN 978-1-60702-167-4. Archived
Cool_Hand_Luke
Lamp mounted in the front of a vehicle
(180 mm) round sealed-beam headlamp with lens optics on a Jaguar E-type. The flutes and prisms spread and distribute the light collected by the reflector.
Headlamp
Spiritual organization (1936)
course is closely related to the Brahma Kumaris philosophy and is the backbone of Brahma Kumaris management philosophy. 90 trained facilitators ran programs
Brahma_Kumaris
Italian composer (1925–2003)
Berio completed O King a work which exists in two versions: one for voice, flute, clarinet, violin, cello and piano, the other for eight voices and orchestra
Luciano_Berio
Cradle of civilization in North Africa
accountable to the vizier for his jurisdiction. The temples formed the backbone of the economy. Not only were they places of worship, but were also responsible
Ancient_Egypt
Nepali folk instrument
simultaneously. The madal is the national instrument of Nepal and is the backbone of most Nepali folk music. The well-known Nepali musician Ranjit Gazmer
Madal
Genus of flowering plants
(2020-07-13). "Plastome comparative genomics in maples resolves the infrageneric backbone relationships". PeerJ. 8 e9483. doi:10.7717/peerj.9483. ISSN 2167-8359
Maple
1983 live album by Rufus and Chaka Khan
Watts – tenor saxophone, flute and all saxophone solos Larry Williams – alto saxophone, flute Gary Herbig – tenor saxophone, flute Additional studio musicians
Stompin'_at_the_Savoy_–_Live
Knives intended for use in the process of preparing food
(6 in) and 30 cm (12 in) long, allowing them to move easily along the backbone and under the skin of fish. A steak knife is a sharp table knife used to
Kitchen_knife
Argentine composer, bandoneon player and arranger (1921–1992)
soloists. The piano tends to be used throughout as a percussive rhythmic backbone, while the electric guitar either joins in this role or spins filigree
Astor_Piazzolla
invertebrates of California lists invertebrate species (animals without a backbone) found in the U.S. state of California. This list includes animals from
List of invertebrates of California
List_of_invertebrates_of_California
1997 studio album by Spiritualized
line-up, including John Coxon on guitar, performed live over this sequenced backbone. With the basic framework intact, Pierce moved the project to London to
Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space
Ladies_and_Gentlemen_We_Are_Floating_in_Space
of Phoenician settlements, the navy of Carthage was the city's military backbone, and the prime force that dominated the Western Mediterranean at the height
African military systems before 1800
African_military_systems_before_1800
British keyboardist and flutist (1943–2025)
2009. Retrieved 23 May 2009. Ewing, Jerry (5 February 2025). ""He was the backbone of Soft Machine." Founding member and keyboard player Mike Ratledge dead
Mike_Ratledge
Abraham Baldpate Mountain Crocker Mountain Old Speck Mountain North Brother Backbone Mountain Catoctin Mountain Dans Mountain Evitts Mountain Hoye-Crest, highest
List of mountains of the United States
List_of_mountains_of_the_United_States
1939 musical work by Samuel Barber
problems which he found with the piece, including that it "hasn't got enough backbone—not strong, not majestic—does not contain enough dramatic moments, all
Violin_Concerto_(Barber)
Finnish post-metal band
experimentation with unconventional rock instruments such as the saxophone and the flute. Their third album, Providence, released in 2009, marked another experimental
Callisto_(band)
Pre-Columbian era society in coastal Peru
recent studies increasingly dispute this and point to maize as a dietary backbone of this and later pre-Columbian civilizations. Moseley found a small number
Caral–Supe_civilization
were implemented. Sipahi (सिपाही): The ordinary soldier or footman — the backbone of the army. Sipahis carried muskets or swords, marched in formations,
List of ranks in Nepal army after Nepal-Anglo war
List_of_ranks_in_Nepal_army_after_Nepal-Anglo_war
1979 studio album by Collin Walcott
gelatinous backbone, such as it is, for Cherry's more immediate interpretations. From this, we get the tinny call of a clay drum and a flute hooked into
Codona_(album)
1977 studio album by Collin Walcott
improvisers who feel what they hear. Gentility through strength is the backbone of Grazing Dreams, a poignant and timeless statement spun from the ether
Grazing_Dreams
English rock band
encouraged by Dominic Aitchison of Mogwai, and their ideas would lay the backbone for Crippled Black Phoenix. The name of the band was taken from the lyrics
Crippled_Black_Phoenix
Part of the Pastry War
stronger second squadron, under Charles Baudin, was sent later that year. The backbone of this squadron was provided by four powerful frigates: the 60-gun Iphigénie
Battle_of_Veracruz_(1838)
Autonomous community of Spain
the past several decades and now service and industrial sectors are the backbone of the economy in the region. The well-developed irrigation system around
Aragon
French sparkling wine
dark-skinned Pinot noir and Pinot meunier give the wine its length and backbone. They are predominantly grown in two areas – the Montagne de Reims and
Champagne
1970 Animals with Backbones c-11m July 3, 1957 Animals with Backbones Mike Carlson c-15m 1989 Snippet video Animals without Backbones bw-11m April 11,
List_of_Coronet_Films_films
1996 studio album by Donna Lewis
Harvey Jones – Prophet-5 (1, 4–6, 9), atmospheric keyboards (3), Mellotron flutes (5), keyboards (6) Gerry Leonard – electric guitar (1), acoustic guitar
Now_in_a_Minute
and arrows, 70,000 years ago. Sewing needles, 73,000 – 70,000 years ago. Flutes, 42,000 years ago. Fishing nets, 43,000 years ago.[citation needed] Ropes
History_of_technology
Administrative region of the Philippines
Cordillera Roads Improvement Project (CRIP) serves as the region's economic backbone, aiming to link CAR provinces via a North-South trunkline and lateral roads
Cordillera Administrative Region
Cordillera_Administrative_Region
2021 award ceremony for music
James) Solid Gold Sounds (Kendell Marvel) Years (John Anderson) Dave Cobb "Backbone" (Kaleo) The Balladeer (Lori McKenna) Boneshaker (Airbourne) Down Home
63rd_Annual_Grammy_Awards
Plucked string instrument from India
kudam represents the skull, the dandi and the lion (Yali) face the human backbone, and the twenty-four frets on the fretboard clearly represent the 24 vertebrae
Saraswati_veena
1975 song by Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention
1974 at KCET in Los Angeles. This combination of performances forms the backbone of the album version from One Size Fits All. Later, George Duke plays an
Inca_Roads_(song)
Airbreathing jet engine designed to provide thrust by driving a fan
high-pressure compressor where blades are 0.5 in (13 mm) high or less; backbone bending further affects clearance control as the core is proportionately
Turbofan
Traditional Chinese type of boat
The ships of the previous Song, both mercantile and military, became the backbone of the Yuan navy. In particular the failed Mongol invasions of Japan (1274–1281)
Junk_(ship)
the trumpeting music of early China. New instruments such as the Qiang flute (羌笛), the Pipa (琵琶), the Jia (笳), the Jiao (角), the Konghou (箜篌) were imported
Chinese_musicology
Province in Calabarzon, Philippines
Quirino Highway (N68), the Quezon leg of Quirino Highway form the highway backbone network, and the secondary and tertiary roads interconnect most cities
Quezon
2003 video game
him or her to Celebi's shrine in Agate Village, or by using a rare "Time Flute" item. Purifying Shadow Pokémon is desirable because while in that status
Pokémon_Colosseum
City in Madhya Pradesh, India
7th Largest District economy of Madhya Pradesh. Agriculture forms the backbone of the Sagar economy. Many districts completely rely on the income generated
Sagar,_Madhya_Pradesh
Indigenous Melanesian people of Vanuatu
modern facilities led to Vanuatu's economic momentum, which helped form the backbone of the island's copra production. Copra production was the main economic
Ni-Vanuatu
1996 soundtrack album by Madonna / various artists
Love Me". Parker knew that the pre-recorded playback would be the main backbone for the filming, hence he was wary about the decisions he had to make in
Evita_(soundtrack)
4barsrest. 5 February 2025. Ewing, Jerry (5 February 2025). ""He was the backbone of Soft Machine." Founding member and keyboard player Mike Ratledge dead
2025_in_British_music
Musical style in South Africa
involved in the local jazz scene. Together, these two groups formed the backbone of South African bebop. An early use of jazz as an anti-apartheid tool
South_African_jazz
damsel in distress seen in films at the time, she did display a bit of a backbone every now and then and at one point managed to get the drop on some criminals
List of Marvel Comics characters: R
List_of_Marvel_Comics_characters:_R
American drummer and percussionist (1955–2019)
Scott is credited with some songwriting. He and Charlie Wooten became the backbone of a "supergroup" with Devon Allman, Cyril Neville and Mike Zito that was
Yonrico_Scott
Overview of the music traditions in Somaliland
most iconic instrument in the music of Somaliland is the kaban. It is the backbone of qaraami, a soulful, urban genre that gained immense popularity in the
Music_of_Somaliland
mid-20th century, schlager and chanson-inspired music have formed the backbone of the Croatian popular music. The oldest preserved relics of musical culture
Music_of_Croatia
American rock group
by Longstreth. The recordings of these arrangements, which provide the backbone of the EP's sound, were initially made with Chris Taylor in 2008 as orchestral
Dirty_Projectors
Regional music and dance style
via Google Books. Garsd, Jasmine (Feb 18, 2015). "Cumbia: The Musical Backbone Of Latin America". National Public Radio. Alt Latino. Retrieved 18 May
Cumbia_(Colombia)
2023 soundtrack album by Vishal Bhardwaj
Singh and Sunidhi Chauhan, respectively. Describing the song as the film's backbone, he recorded two versions, alternating the change in both energetic and
Khufiya_(soundtrack)
singer-songwriter Lydia Ainsworth – composer/singer Robert Aitken – composer, flute player Chuckie Akenz – rapper, songwriter Pierrette Alarie – opera singer
List_of_Canadian_musicians
Whispers (1973, Academy Award) Scenes from a Marriage (1973) The Magic Flute (1975) Face to Face (1976) The Serpent's Egg (1977) Autumn Sonata (1978)
List of film director and cinematographer collaborations
List_of_film_director_and_cinematographer_collaborations
British a cappella vocal ensemble
European cathedral concerts, with a Mass or Requiem setting providing the backbone, interspersed with other shorter works, or a more fundamental concept which
The_King's_Singers
Defunct American railroad, merged to form Seaboard Coast Line
North and South Carolina. Together the R&G, P&R, and R&AA-L formed the backbone of the future Seaboard Air Line. Moncure Robinson's son John M. Robinson
Seaboard_Air_Line_Railroad
English electronic musician
London Elektricity was the duo Tony Colman and Chris Goss. Founders and backbone of Hospital Records, they also pursued parallel projects under the monikers
London_Elektricity
1727 sacred oratorio by Johann Sebastian Bach
the emotional shock of the scourging. As in other Passion oratorios the backbone of the structure is the narration of the Gospel, in this case chapters
St_Matthew_Passion
Land arm of the Brazilian Armed Forces
education line, also called "AMAN officers" or "academy officers", are the backbone and elite of the institution, in which the army invests to represent it
Brazilian_Army
2000 studio album by Erykah Badu
while Badu herself plays an acoustic guitar on "A.D. 2000". 54-second flute, percussion and ad-lib vocal interlude "Hey Sugah" precedes "Booty", which
Mama's_Gun
Pre-Columbian civilization
of the Inca road system as a crucial political, religious, and social backbone of the Inca Empire. The Inca Road also positively impacted the empire by
Inca_society
Australian actor and musician (1958–2018)
(August 2014). "Djilpin Arts, The Company of People" (PDF). ANKAAA Arts Backbone. 14 (1). ANKAAA: 3. "Kundirri The Life and Legacy of David Blanasi". AustLit
Tom_E._Lewis
2015 studio album by Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah
Fonville and Joe Dyson Jr. consistently lay down a fantastic breakbeat backbone on every track to lend the vibrancy and immediacy of great hip hop. The
Stretch_Music
1969 song by the Beach Boys
country now and agribusiness the way it is, but the grange system was the backbone of the American farm. And we had to bring the Chinese into this equation
Cabinessence
2008 studio album by Morcheeba
what they can bring, sweet and soulful voices that supply an emotional backbone to the Godfreys' languid, slo-mo funk grooves." Disc I – Dive Deep Disc
Dive_Deep
Baroque architectural style from Sicily
greatly, and Sicilian wheat remained, as it had been since Roman times, the backbone of the economy. The disaster that was to give Sicily its modern reputation
Sicilian_Baroque
Lapland Kitkan viisas [fi] Koillismaa [fi] Vendace caught in highland lakes of the Koillismaa region in Kuusamo and Posio with characteristic soft backbone
List of Protected Designation of Origin products by country
List_of_Protected_Designation_of_Origin_products_by_country
BACKBONE FLUTE
BACKBONE FLUTE
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Tamil
Venus, Flute, Created with immense power
Boy/Male
Tamil
Triumphant, Flute
Girl/Female
Hindu
Bamboo, Backbone
Girl/Female
Tamil
Sanjeetha | ஸஂஜீதா
Triumphant, Flute
Sanjeetha | ஸஂஜீதா
Girl/Female
Tamil
Bamboo, Backbone
Girl/Female
Tamil
Triumphant, Flute
Girl/Female
Tamil
Venus, Flute, Created with immense power
Girl/Female
Tamil
Bonasri | போநாஸரீÂ
Flute, Instrument played by Lord Krishna
Bonasri | போநாஸரீÂ
Boy/Male
Tamil
Murlimanohar | à®®à¯à®°à®²à¯€à®®à®¨à¯‹à®¹à®°
The flute playing God
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Girl/Female
Tamil
Flute
Boy/Male
Shakespearean
A Midsummer Night's Dream' Flute, a bellows-mender, acts as Thisby in the play within the play.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Triumphant, Flute
Boy/Male
Tamil
The flute
Girl/Female
Tamil
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Flute
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Girl/Female
Tamil
Bansuri | பாஂஸà¯à®°à¯€
Flute-musical instrument
Bansuri | பாஂஸà¯à®°à¯€
Girl/Female
Tamil
Flute, Instrument played by Lord Krishna
Girl/Female
Tamil
Flute, Instrument played by Lord Krishna
Girl/Female
Tamil
Triumphant, Flute
Girl/Female
Tamil
Flute, Name of Radha Rani
Girl/Female
Tamil
Flute
BACKBONE FLUTE
BACKBONE FLUTE
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Hindu
Morning, Dawn
Girl/Female
Indian, Telugu
A Figure
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Illuminated
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Wondrous Light
Male
English
English surname transferred to unisex forename use, from a Norman baronial name from Saint-Denis in France, SIDNEY means "St. Denis."
Boy/Male
Arabic, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Muslim, Telugu
Joy; Happiness
Girl/Female
Tamil
Jajwalya | ஜஜà¯à®µà®¾à®²à¯à®¯à®¾Â
Goddess Andal
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
Brutal; Goddess Parvati
Boy/Male
Celtic Gaelic Irish American
Dark stranger.
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Famous Victory
BACKBONE FLUTE
BACKBONE FLUTE
BACKBONE FLUTE
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v. i.
To wound by clandestine detraction; to censure meanly or spitefully (an absent person); to slander or speak evil of (one absent).
a.
Having no backbone; invertebrate.
n.
Anything like , or serving the purpose of, a backbone.
n.
A very lean person; one whose bones show through the skin.
a.
Destitute of a backbone; having no vertebrae; of or pertaining to the Invertebrata.
a.
Of, pertaining to, or in the region of, the backbone, or vertebral column; rachidian; vertebral.
a.
Pertaining to, or having, a chine, or backbone; -- used in composition.
n.
The band which passes over the back of a horse and holds up the shafts of a carriage.
v. i.
To censure or revile the absent.
n.
The backbone.
n.
A joint of the backbone; a vertebra.
n.
An instrument which, in conjunction with another making an absolute disposition, constitutes a trust.
a.
Rough with irregular points, or a broken surface; scraggy; as, a scragged backbone.
n.
The end of the backbone of an animal, with the parts adjacent; the buttock or buttocks.
n.
The column of bones in the back which sustains and gives firmness to the frame; the spine; the vertebral or spinal column.
v. t.
To cut through the backbone of; to cut into chine pieces.
n.
Firmness; moral principle; steadfastness.
n.
Anything resembling the spine or backbone; a ridge.
a.
Vertebrate.
n.
The backbone or spine of an animal; the back.