farcy

noun far·cy \ˈfär-sē\

Definition of FARCY

: glanders; especially : cutaneous glanders

Middle English farsin, farsi, from Anglo-French farcin, from Late Latin farcimen, from Latin, sausage, from farcire

First Known Use: 15th century

Medical Dictionary

noun far·cy \ˈfär-sē\

plural far·cies

: glanders; especially : cutaneous glanders

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