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pastern definition

pas·tern (pas′tərn)

noun

the part of the foot of a horse, sheep, etc. just above the hoof or toes

Etymology: ME pastron < MFr pasturon < pasture, tether for cattle < VL *pastoria, foot shackle, tether < L pastorius, pastoral < pastor: see pastor

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