over-knee'd

Updated: May 21, 2025

You don't see such an animal as that every day, pointing to a not badly formed, but evidently worn-out, over-knee'd bay, that stood knuckling and trembling for Jawleyford to mount. 'One of the "has beens," I should say, replied Sponge, puffing a cloud of smoke right past Jawleyford's nose; adding, 'It's a pity but you could get him four new legs.

Robert Smith Surtees - Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour