stone bruise
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of stone bruise
An Americanism dating back to 1795–1805
Example Sentences
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Kingsbarns, the unbeaten winner of last year's Racing Post Trophy, is back in light work after suffering a stone bruise, according to the jockey Joseph O'Brien, whose father, Aidan, trains the colt.
From The Guardian • Apr. 8, 2013
My little donkey has got herself a stone bruise in her forehoof and can’t carry her load.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
“Let Billy stay,” said Josh; “he was complaining of a stone bruise on his heel, and would be better off here than taking that six mile tramp.”
From The Boy Scouts of Lenox by Webster, Frank V.
Paul's little hands were scratched; and there was a stone bruise on the heel he pushed from cover of the blankets.
From Lazarre by Catherwood, Mary Hartwell
The stone bruise is also looking unusually well for this season of the year, and chilblains were in full bloom when I was there.
From Remarks by Nye, Bill
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