Beading of ribs
beading of ribs
beading of ribs bead·ing of ribs (bē’dĭng)
n.
see rachitic rosary.
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marked by or having small, glittering eyes, especially eyes that seem to gleam with malice, avarice, or lechery. staring with suspicion, skepticism, etc.: the gambler gave the newcomer a beady-eyed look. historical examples that was what toddles called his beady-eyed conductor in retaliation. the boy scouts book of campfire stories various chet ball was staring […]