PASTERN


Meaning of PASTERN in English

[ 'past(ə)n ]

■ noun the sloping part of a horse's or other animal's foot between the fetlock and the hoof.

Origin

ME: from OFr. pasturon , from pasture , orig. 'strap for hobbling a horse'.

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