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pas·tern \ˈpastə(r) n\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle French pasturon, from pasture pasture, tether attached to the foot of a horse at pasture, pastern — more at pasture : a part of the foot of an equine that lies between the fetlock and the coffin joint; broadly : a corresponding part of the leg of other animals (as a dog) — see cow illustration |