Obs. [Of obscure origin.]
a. ? A crack or fissure in the skin. b. ? A swelling or tumor in horses.
1607. Topsell, Four-f. Beasts, 28. If any be hurt by the starres, wash them in asses stale mingled with Spiknard. Ibid., 654. The dust of lambs bones is very much … vsed for Vlcers which haue no chops or stars in them.
1710. Lond. Gaz., No. 4768/4. A Star or Bunch, with no Hair on it, on the far Leg behind.
