Chine, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Chined ]
  1. To cut through the backbone of; to cut into chine pieces.
  2. Too chamfer the ends of a stave and form the chine..
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  Chined a.
  1. Pertaining to, or having, a chine, or backbone; -- used in composition.
  2. Broken in the back. [Obs.]
     He's chined, goodman.   --Beau. & Fl.
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