Definition of 傴僂 (せむし)

noun
•
hunchback, humpback, crookback(usually kana, sensitive)
See also:猫背
Other readings:
せむし《背虫》
、
くぐせ《傴僂》[1]
、
くぐせ《背虫》[1]
、
くぐせ《屈背》[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage
Related Kanji
傴 bend over, stoop, bow
僂 bend over
背 stature, height, back, behind, disobey, defy, go back on, rebel
虫 insect, bug, temper
屈 yield, bend, flinch, submit