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
I shall strew flowers for you, you shall tread upon roses, and not a thorn shall prick you and not a stone bruise you.
From The Youth of the Great Elector by L. (Luise) Mühlbach
If Kenneth Ford could see her now, limping along like a little girl with a stone bruise!
From Rilla of Ingleside by L. M. (Lucy Maud) Montgomery
“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 Frank V. Webster
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