crepance

noun

crep·​ance

ˈkrepən(t)s,

-rēp-

plural -s

: an injury to a horse's leg caused by interference

Word History

Etymology

modification of Italian crepaccio, augmentative of crepa crack, from crepare to crack, burst, from Latin, to crack, creak, break

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