To hamstring, i.e., sever the "tendon of Achilles" of the hinder legs of captured horses (Josh. 11:6; 2 Sam. 8:4; 1 Chr. 18:4), so as to render them useless.
·noun An adz; a hoe. II. Hough ·vt To cut with a hoe. III. Hough ·noun ·same·as <<Hock>>, a joint....
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