Meaning of colt evil | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A swelling in the genitals of horses.
   obsolete, uncountable
2. Priapism.
   broadly, obsolete, uncountable

Examples

“The Colt-evil is a continued Stiffness in a Horse's Yard, and is so call'd, because it is a Disease incident to Colts, and is brought upon them by having full Liberty with Mares while they are not able to cover⟳ them […]”

“The Colt Evil chiefly affects young stoned colts, which have⟳ full liberty with mares before they are able to cover⟳ them.”

“young folks most apt to love⟳, and by their good wills, saith Lucian, ‘would have⟳ a bout with every one they see⟳’: the colt's evil is common to all complexions.”

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