PASTERN


Meaning of PASTERN in English

n. 1 the part of a horse's foot between the fetlock and the hoof. 2 a corresponding part in other animals.

[ ME pastron f. OF pasturon f. pasture hobble ult. f. L pastorius of a shepherd: see PASTOR ]

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