crowbait

[ kroh-beyt ]

noun

, Chiefly Northern, North Midland, and Western U.S.

1. an emaciated, worn-out horse or cow.

Word History and Origins

Origin of crowbait¹

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; crow ¹ + bait

Example Sentences

In that case, if that white crowbait you're riding hadn't already come three miles, we'd find out whether she can run.

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Well, how in the name of all that is good, great, and wise did you get that crowbait wished on you?

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Right there is where my lode of information turns to an old spavined crowbait , and folds its wings, for I've pumped it dry.

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Right there is where my lode of information turns to an old spavined crowbait, and folds its wings, for I've pumped it dry.

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Maybe the old crowbait will go better in the mud, and I'll ride him until his eyes stick out a foot.

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