sallenders Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sal"len*ders noun plural

Etymology

F. solandres, solandre.

Definitions

1. (Far.) An eruption on the hind leg of a horse. Written also sellanders, and sellenders.

   On the inside of the hock, or a little below it, as well as at the bend of the knee, there is occasionally a scurfy eruption called "mallenders" in the fore leg, and "sallenders" in the hind leg. Youatt.