shoe boil

noun

, Veterinary Pathology.

1. a swelling of the elbow of a horse due to irritation caused by the hoof striking the elbow when lying down.

Word History and Origins

Origin of shoe boil¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

Capped elbow, or "shoe boil," is a term applied to an enlargement often found at the point of the elbow.

From Project Gutenberg

Boots similar in pattern to those which are used for the prevention of shoe boil are also prescribed.

From Project Gutenberg