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loins

/lɔɪnz/ noun C2
  1. The pubic region.
  2. The reproductive organs.
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Especially did the Queen’s class gird up their loins for the fray, for at the end of the coming year, dimly shadowing their pathway already, loomed up that fateful thing known as “the Entrance,” at the thought of which one and all felt their hearts sink into their very shoes.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 262 · C1
Edmond opened his eyes, complained of great pain in his knee, a feeling of heaviness in his head, and severe pains in his loins.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 250 · C1

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