gaskin

¹ American  

[gas-kin] / ˈgæs kɪn /

noun

1. the part of the hind leg of a horse, or other hoofed mammal, between the stifle and the hock.

2. Obsolete. gaskins, hose or breeches; galligaskins.

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gaskin ² American  

[gas-kin] / ˈgæs kɪn /

Also gasking

noun

1. a gasket.

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gaskin British  

/ ˈɡæskɪn /

noun

1. the lower part of a horse's thigh, between the hock and the stifle

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Etymology

Origin of gaskin¹

First recorded in 1565–75; perhaps shortened form of galligaskins

Origin of gaskin¹

First recorded in 1825–35; by alteration

Example Sentences

Art in America has described gaskin’s work as “at once generous and confrontational” with “a fraught intimacy between performer, participant and spectator.”

From Seattle Times

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.

From Project Gutenberg

How broad are his gaskins! how "well let down" he is!

From Project Gutenberg

That, if one break, the other will hold; or, if both break, your gaskins fall.

From Project Gutenberg

That if one break, the other will hold; or if both break, your gaskins fall.

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