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noun
1.
the part of the foot of a horse, cow, etc., between the fetlock and the hoof.
2.
either of the two bones of this part, the upper or first phalanx (great pastern bone) and the lower or second phalanx (small pastern bone), between which is a joint (pastern joint).
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Pastern
is always a great word to know.
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| 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 fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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Word Origin & History
pastern
1284, "shackle fixed on the foot of a horse or other beast," from O.Fr. pasturon, dim. of pasture "shackle for a horse in pasture," from V.L. *pastoria, noun use of fem. of L. pastorius "of herdsmen," from pastor "shepherd" (see pastor). Metathesis of -r- and following vowel
EXPANDoccurred 1500s. Sense extended (1530) to part of the leg to which the tether was attached.
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