farcy

 
Pronunciation: /ˈfɑːsi/

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)