- plural of loin.
loins
Example Sentences
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But when audiences girded their loins for the sequel—this one as lavishly supported by glossy publishers as its earlier version was disavowed—there was a single character whose zippy quippiness was most anticipated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
Tynecastle rubbed its eyes and then girded its loins.
From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2026
A second employee cuts those loins into neat chunks.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 25, 2023
For Thanksgiving, I might go all-out with ribs, sauteed zucchini, wagyu kebabs, quail loins, eggplant parmesan, jellied yams, eXtra uni, veal Nicoise.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 23, 2022
In 1804, the Lions Bible had sons coming forth from lions instead of loins, and in the Murderers’ Bible of 1801, the complainers in Jude 16 did not murmur, they murdered.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
