manback

The back of a man (being ridden, or really or figuratively laden with burdens, as a means of transportation).

Noun

  1. The back of a man (being ridden, or really or figuratively laden with burdens, as a means of transportation).
    • Fatigued by riding onhorseback, bedevilled and begrimed by the ride on manback, he presented a pitiable spectacle, and went on his way to Naples in sad plight. Several officers formed a party to Paestum, now known as...

Origin

Compare horseback.