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farcy

Pronunciation: /ˈfɑːsi/

Definition of farcy

noun

[mass noun]

glanders in horses (or a similar disease in cattle) in which there is inflammation of the lymph vessels, causing nodules ( farcy buds or buttons).

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French farcin, from late Latin farciminum, from farcire 'to stuff' (because of the appearance of the swollen nodules)