Obs. [a. OF. forcelle (in 16th c. fourcelle), dim. of forche FORK.] = CANNEL-BONE 2.
(R. Holme mistakenly identifies it with CANNEL-BONE 3.)
1610. Markham, Masterp., II. iv. 219. Then is there the two spade-bones, and from thence to the forcels or canel bones other 2 bons called the marrow-bones.
1688. R. Holme, Armoury, II. 153/2. The Fotcels, or canal bones [of a Horse]; are the Bones about the Knee.
