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   Hock, Hough (), n. [ AS. hh the heel; prob. akin to Icel. hāsinn hock sinew, Dan. hasc, G. hechse, hächse, LG. hacke, D. hak; also to L. coxa hip (cf. Cuisses), Skr. kaksha armpit. √12.  Cf. Heel.]
   1. (a) The joint in the hind limb of quadrupeds between the leg and shank, or tibia and tarsus, and corresponding to the ankle in man. (b) A piece cut by butchers, esp. in pork, from either the front or hind leg, just above the foot.
   
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   2. The popliteal space; the ham.
   
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   Hough (?), n. Same as Hock, a joint.
   
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   Hough, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Houghed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Houghing.] Same as Hock, to hamstring.
   
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   Hough, n. [Cf. D. hak.  Cf. Hack.] An adz; a hoe. [Obs.]  Bp. Stillingfleet.
   
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   Hough, v. t. To cut with a hoe. [Obs.]  Johnson.
   
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