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gaskin
1[ gas-kin ]
noun
- the part of the hind leg of a horse, or other hoofed mammal, between the stifle and the hock.
- gaskins, Obsolete. hose or breeches; galligaskins.
gaskin
2[ gas-kin ]
noun
- a gasket.
gaskin
/ ˈɡæɪ /
noun
- the lower part of a horse's thigh, between the hock and the stifle
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yvlog History and Origins
Origin of gaskin1
First recorded in 1565–75; perhaps shortened form of galligaskins
Origin of gaskin2
First recorded in 1825–35; by alteration
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yvlog History and Origins
Origin of gaskin1
C16: perhaps shortened from galligaskins
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The title of this performance/living installation by Portland-based dancer and artist gaskin isn’t the word “lavender” — it’s the color lavender.
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The term, thigh, is usually applied to the part of the hind leg above the gaskin; but, correctly speaking, it is the part of the hind leg above the stifle.
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How broad are his gaskins! how "well let down" he is!
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That, if one break, the other will hold; or, if both break, your gaskins fall.
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That if one break, the other will hold; or if both break, your gaskins fall.
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