Wind-broken

Wind-broken
Wind-broken Wind"-bro`ken, a. Having the power of breathing impaired by the rupture, dilatation, or running together of air cells of the lungs, so that while the inspiration is by one effort, the expiration is by two; affected with pulmonary emphysema or with heaves; -- said of a horse. --Youatt. [1913 Webster]

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  • wind-broken — wind′ bro ken [[t]wɪnd[/t]] adj. (of horses) having the breathing impaired; affected with heaves • Etymology: 1595–1605 …   From formal English to slang

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