[f. prec.]
1. trans. To submit (an animal) to examination or treatment by a veterinary surgeon.
1891. ‘Annie Thomas,’ Roll of Honor, xv. 128. Beau is shaky in his fore legs. I shall have him vetted before the races.
1904. Times, 9 March, 8/1. Of the 73 stallions … only 39 came back for a second inspection after they had been ‘vetted.’
2. To examine or treat (a person) medically.
1898. Mrs. Croker, Peggy of the Bartons, xiv. You will have them [sc. friends] round to ‘vet’ you.
1900. Westm. Gaz., 14 April, 2/1. ‘Where are you going this afternoon?’… ‘Going to be vetted,’ he grunted.
