gaskin

¹

[gas-kin]

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.

gaskin

²

Also gas·king

[gas-kin]

noun

1. a gasket.

gaskin

/ ˈɡæskɪn /

noun

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

Word 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of gaskin¹

C16: perhaps shortened from _galligaskins

Example Sentences

The title of this performance/living installation by Portland-based dancer and artist gaskin isn’t the word “lavender” — it’s the color lavender.

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.

From Project Gutenberg