01 n. The part of the foot of the horse, and allied animals, between the fetlock and the coffin joint. See Illust. of Horse.
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The part of the foot of the horse, and allied animals, between the fetlock and the coffin joint. See Illust. of Horse. See: Horse
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2.
A shackle for horses while pasturing.
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3.
A patten.[Obs.]
Phrases & compounds
Pastern joint —
the joint in the hoof of the horse, and allied animals, between the great and small pastern bones.