spurgalled

/ˈspɜrˌɡɔld/
adjective
  1. Having sores or swellings on the legs, especially from a horse's spur or from chafing.
    • After the long ride, the pony's flank was spurgalled and sore.
    • The rider dismounted when he saw the horse's spurgalled leg.
    • The farrier treated the spurgalled area with a soothing ointment.
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