First Known Use: 15th century
Dictionary
spavin
noun spav·in \ˈspa-vən\
Definition of SPAVIN
: swelling; especially : a bony enlargement of the hock of a horse associated with strain
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Origin of SPAVIN
Middle English spavayne, from Middle French espavin, alteration of Old French esparvains, probably of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German sparo sparrow (likened to a lump)
Medical Dictionary
spavin
noun spav·in \ˈspav-ən\
Medical Definition of SPAVIN
: a bony enlargement of the hock of a horse associated with strain
—spav·ined \-ənd\ adjective
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