glandered
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- nonglandered adjective
Etymology
Origin of glandered
First recorded in 1660–70; glander(s) + -ed 3
Example Sentences
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The bite of the glandered horse is a rare means of infection.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
"Deil are," she replied; "naebody cares for me ony mair than I were an auld glandered spavin, ready for the knackers."
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 21 by Leighton, Alexander
“Ye may catch us at that, if ye can,” said Patrick; “there's nae post cattle come into our stables—What do we ken, but that they may be glandered, as the groom says?”
From St. Ronan's Well by Scott, Walter, Sir
The glandered horses were brought out first, and then the ones with sore backs.
From How Private George W. Peck Put Down The Rebellion or, The Funny Experiences of a Raw Recruit - 1887 by Peck, George W. (George Wilbur)
It is thus we battle with lung disease in bullocks, swine fever and glandered horses.
From Crying for the Light, Vol. 3 [of 3] or Fifty Years Ago by Ritchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing)
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