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vinster

nounanimals

Sheep stomach inflammation disease

A sheep disease causing inflammation of the stomach; equivalent to the Scottish 'braxie'.

Example in use

Da ewe haes vinster an winna tak ony feed.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/VIN-stur/

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Origin & context

old norseolderneutral

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