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chest·ed

(chĕs′tĭd)
adj.
Having a specified kind of chest. Often used in combination: large-chested; a white-chested horse.
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chest•ed

(ˈtʃɛs tɪd)

adj.
having a chest of a specified kind (often used in combination): broad-chested; barrel-chested.
[1400–50]
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