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CIDE DICTIONARY
farcy, n. [F. farcin; cf. L. farciminum a disease of horses, fr. farcire. See Farce.].
     A contagious disease of horses, associated with painful ulcerating enlargements, esp. upon the head and limbs. It is of the same nature as glanders, and is often fatal. Called also farcin, and farcimen.  [1913 Webster]
    " Farcy, although more common in horses, is communicable to other animals and to human beings."  [1913 Webster]
Farcy bud, a hard, prominent swelling occurring upon the cutaneous surface in farcy, due to the obstruction and inflammation of the lymphatic vessels, and followed by ulceration. Youatt.
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OXFORD DICTIONARY
farcy, n. glanders with inflammation of the lymph vessels.

Idiom
farcy bud (or button) a small lymphatic tumour as a result of farcy.
Etymology
ME f. earlier & OF farcin f. LL farciminum f. farcire to stuff
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