gaskin

gas·kin

1 [gas-kin]
noun
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, Obsolete. hose or breeches; galligaskins.

Origin:
1565–75; perhaps shortened form of galligaskins

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gas·kin

2 [gas-kin]
noun
a gasket.
Also, gas·king [gas-king] .


Origin:
1825–35; by alteration

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Gaskin is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
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gaskin (ˈɡæskɪn) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
the lower part of a horse's thigh, between the hock and the stifle
 
[C16: perhaps shortened from galligaskins]

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