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ground itch

American  

noun

  1. a disease of the skin of the feet, caused by penetration of hookworm larvae, characterized by a blisterlike eruption and itching.


Etymology

Origin of ground itch

An Americanism dating back to 1815–25

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It is their entrance through the skin that causes ground itch or dew itch.

From Health Lessons Book 1 by Davison, Alvin

In foul foot, or ground itch, of cattle, the inflammation of the skin and toes usually affects but one foot.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

In foul foot or ground itch of cattle, the inflammation of the skin and toes is general and not in certain spots, as in foot-and-mouth disease.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

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