Associations to the word «Pastern»

Wiktionary

PASTERN, noun. The area on a horse's leg between the fetlock joint and the hoof.
PASTERN, noun. (obsolete) A shackle for horses while pasturing.
PASTERN, noun. (obsolete) A patten.

Dictionary definition

PASTERN, noun. The part between the fetlock and the hoof.

Wise words

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