Gargety

/ˈɡɑrɡɪti/ adjective

Definition

Affected by garget; having the characteristics of garget disease; inflamed or diseased (usually referring to cattle udders).

Etymology

From garget with the adjective-forming suffix '-y,' creating a descriptive term for animals showing symptoms of the disease.

Kelly Says

A gargety cow would be separated from the healthy herd immediately—farmers developed a keen eye for spotting the swollen, inflamed udders that spelled disaster for the milk supply!

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