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spavin

noun spav·in \ ˈspa-vən \

Definition of spavin

: swelling; especially : a bony enlargement of the hock of a horse associated with strain

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Origin and Etymology of spavin

Middle English spavayne, from Middle French espavin, alteration of Old French esparvains, probably of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German sparo sparrow (likened to a lump)

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spavin

noun spav·in \ ˈspav-ən \

medical Definition of spavin

: osteorarthritis of the hock of a horse
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spavined

play \-ənd\ adjective

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