hoven

American  

[hoh-vuhn] / ˈhoʊ vən /

adjective

1. affected with bloat.

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noun

1. bloat.

Etymology

Origin of hoven

First recorded in 1545–55; special use of past participle of heave

Example Sentences

When cattle or sheep are first turned into luxuriant pasture, after being poorly fed, or laboring under any derangement of the digestive organs, they are apt to be hoven, blown, or blasted.

From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George

An intelligent farmer assures Dr. White that he has had forty sheep at a time hoven or blasted from feeding on vetches, and so swollen that he hardly knew which would drop first.

From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George

For description and remedies, see hoven in cattle.

From Domestic Animals History and description of the horse, mule, cattle, sheep, swine, poultry and farm dogs; with directions for their management, breeding, crossing, rearing, feeding, and preparation for a profitable market; also their diseases and remedies. Together with full directions for the management of the dairy. by Allen, Richard L.

We have heard an Englishman talk of "taking an ouse that should have an ot water pipe, and a hoven."

From The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners or, Miss Leslie's Behaviour Book by Leslie, Eliza

When cattle and sheep graze upon young clover, there is some danger that hoven or bloating may result to the extent of proving quickly fatal if not promptly relieved.

From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Shaw, Thomas