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Definition of frost-nail in English: frost-nailnoun ˈfrɒs(t)neɪl Farriery rare, historical A nail with a large sharp head, inserted into a horseshoe in place of a regular nail to provide extra traction in frosty conditions.
verb ˈfrɒs(t)neɪl rare, archaic with object To equip (a horse) with horseshoes which are fitted with frost-nails. Also with the horse's rider as object. In later use usually in pass. Compare "frost".
Origin Middle English. From frost + nail
late 16th century. From frost-nail. Compare earlier nail. Definition of frost-nail in US English: frost-nailnounˈfrɒs(t)neɪl Farriery rare, historical A nail with a large sharp head, inserted into a horseshoe in place of a regular nail to provide extra traction in frosty conditions.
verbˈfrɒs(t)neɪl rare, archaic with object To equip (a horse) with horseshoes which are fitted with frost-nails. Also with the horse's rider as object. In later use usually in pass. Compare "frost".
Origin Middle English. From frost + nail<br>late 16th century. From frost-nail. Compare earlier nail. |