either side of the backbone between the hipbone and the ribs in humans as well as quadrupeds
{i} part of the body below the ribs and above the hipbones (in humans or quadruped animals); cut of meat from the loin area
That part of a human being or quadruped, which extends on either side of the spinal column between the hip bone and the false ribs
Loin or a loin is a piece of meat which comes from the back or sides of an animal, quite near the tail end. Heat the honey and brush it on to the outside of the loin. roast loin of venison
either side of the backbone between the hipbone and the ribs in humans as well as quadrupeds a cut of meat taken from the side and back of an animal between the ribs and the rump
Gird up the loins, brace yourself for vigorous action, or energetic endurance The Jews wore loose garments, which they girded about their loins when they travelled or worked “Gird up the loins of your mind ”- 1 Peter i 13 My little finger shall be thicker than my father's loins (1 Kings xii 10) My lightest tax shall be heavier than the most oppressive tax of my predecessor The arrogant answer of Rehoboam to the deputation which waited on him to entreat an alleviation of “the yoke” laid on them by Solomon The reply caused the revolt of all the tribes, except those of Judah and Benjamin
() From Middle English loyne Old French loigne, assumedly from Late Latin root *lumbea Latin lumbus, of Germanic origin, from Proto-Germanic *landwin- (“loin”). Related to Old English lendenu, Dutch lende, German Lende, Old Church Slavonic lędviję etc.