- Houghing
- Hough Hough, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Houghed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Houghing}.] Same as {Hock}, to hamstring. [1913 Webster]
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houghing — n. lower part of the thigh; small cut of meat from the area just above the foot; cut of beef used in stew (Scottish food); hoe; adz v. hamstring; (British Slang) clear the throat; hack (Slang); cut with a hoe … English contemporary dictionary
Hough — Hough, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Houghed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Houghing}.] Same as {Hock}, to hamstring. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Houghed — Hough Hough, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Houghed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Houghing}.] Same as {Hock}, to hamstring. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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