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shoeing-horn

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  1. 1. n. A curved piece of polished horn, wood, or metal used to facilitate the entrance of the foot into a shoe. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. Anything by which a transaction is facilitated; a medium; -- by way of contempt. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. Anything which draws on or allures; an inducement. Source: opted
  4. 4. 1. A curved piece of polished horn, wood, or metal used to facilitate the entrance of the foot into a shoe. 2. Figuratively: (a) Anything by which a transaction is facilitated; a medium; -- by way of contempt. Spectator. (b) Anything which draws on or allures; an inducement. [Low] Beau & Fl. Source: webster

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