Definitions for gaskinˈgæs kɪn
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
gas•kinˈgæs kɪn(n.)
the part of the hind leg of a horse or other hoofed mammal between the stifle and the hock.
Category: Zoology
gaskins,Obs. hose or breeches; galligaskins.
Category: Clothing
Origin of gaskin:
1565–75; perh. shortened form of galligaskins
Princeton's WordNet
gaskin(noun)
lower part of a horse's thigh between the hock and the stifle
Wiktionary
gaskin(Noun)
trousers, hose
gaskin(Noun)
part of the hind leg of a horse, which is between the stifle and the hock.
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