gambrel

(gambrəl)

noun

  1. the hock of a horse or similar animal
  2. a frame shaped like a horse's hind leg, used by butchers for hanging carcasses
  3. ☆ gambrel roof

Origin: NormFr < OFr gambe: see gamb

See gambrel in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. The hock of a horse or other animal.
  2. A frame used by butchers for hanging carcasses by the legs.

Origin:

Origin: French dialectal gamberel

Origin: , from Old North French

Origin: , from gambe, leg

Origin: , from Late Latin gamba, hoof; see gambol

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