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gaskin

(gas′kin)

noun

Obsolete galligaskins
the upper part of the hind leg of a horse or other hoofed animal

Origin: contr. < galligaskins

See gaskin in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The part of the hind leg of a horse or related animal between the stifle and the hock.
gaskins Obsolete Galligaskins.

Origin:

Origin: Probably short for galligaskins

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