attaint
attaint · attaints
A wound on the leg of a horse caused by a blowA wound on the leg of a horse caused by a blow.
/əˈteɪnt/
Meaning
3 sensesA wound on the leg of a horse caused by a blow.
(archaic)A blow or strike, especially in jousting.
(obsolete)The giving of a false verdict by a jury; the conviction of such a jury, and the reversal of the verdict.
Origin
From Middle English atteinte, from Old French ateint, past participle of ateindre; in someFrom Middle English atteinte, from Old French ateint, past participle of ateindre; in some senses influenced by taint.
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