crowbait
[ kroh-beyt ]
nounChiefly Northern, North Midland, and Western U.S.
an emaciated, worn-out horse or cow.
Origin of crowbait
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How to use crowbait in a sentence
In that case, if that white crowbait you're riding hadn't already come three miles, we'd find out whether she can run.
The Heritage of the Hills | Arthur P. HankinsWell, how in the name of all that is good, great, and wise did you get that crowbait wished on you?
Old Man Curry | Charles E. (Charles Emmett) Van LoanRight there is where my lode of information turns to an old spavined crowbait , and folds its wings, for I've pumped it dry.
Heart of the West | O. HenryRight there is where my lode of information turns to an old spavined crowbait, and folds its wings, for I've pumped it dry.
Heart of the West | O. HenryMaybe the old crowbait will go better in the mud, and I'll ride him until his eyes stick out a foot.
Old Man Curry | Charles E. (Charles Emmett) Van Loan
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