Veterinary

(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 4:16:27

Vet"er*i*na*ry (?), a. [L. veterinarius of or belonging to beasts of burden an draught, fr. veterinus, probably originally, of or pertaining to yearlings: cf. F. v'et'erinaire. See Veteran, Wether.]

Of or pertaining to the art of healing or treating the diseases of domestic animals, as oxen, horses, sheep, etc.; as, a veterinary writer or school.

 

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