Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for COLT'S'-TOOTH
COLT'S'-TOOTH, n.
- An imperfect or superfluous tooth in young horses. – Johnson.
- A love of youthful pleasure. Well said, Lord Sands; / Your colt's-tooth is not yet cast? – Shak. [Little used.]
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