Hoofbound

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Deformative contraction and dryness of the back part of the hoof of a horse. dated, uncountable
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of a horse: exhibiting deformative contraction and dryness of the back part of the hoof. dated

Etymology

From hoof + bound.

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