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† ˈgourding, vbl. n. Farriery. Obs.
Also 7 gording.
[f. as next + -ing1.]
Swelling in a horse's legs or joints.
1610Markham Masterp. ii. cx. 391 This is the worst gourding, because..lamenesse will follow it. 1655L. Thetford Perfect Horse-Man 163 For Gordings in joynts. Make a very strong Brine of Water and Salt. 1725Bradley Fam. Dict. s.v. Rules for buying horse, If they be swell'd or big, beware of Sinews, Strains, and Gourdings. |