Past tense of buckle; secured or fastened with a buckle, or bent/warped under pressure or stress. Can also mean collapsed or gave way under strain.
From Old French 'boucle' meaning ring or boss of a shield, from Latin 'buccula' (little cheek), diminutive of 'bucca' (cheek). Originally referred to the cheek-guard of a helmet, later to any similar fastening device.
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