gaskin 1
/gas"kin/ , n.
1. the part of the hind leg of a horse, or other hoofed mammal, between the stifle and the hock. See diag. under horse .
2. gaskins , Obs. hose or breeches; galligaskins.
[ 1565-75; perh. shortened form of GALLIGASKINS ]
gaskin 2
/gas"kin/ , n.
a gasket.
Also, gasking /gas"king/ .
[ 1825-35; by alter. ]