mudcap

/ˈmʌdkæp/

Definitions

1. noun

a cap or covering for the sole of a horse’s hoof, typically made of leather

“The horse farrier applied a mudcap to the horse’s hoof to protect it from the wet ground.”

2. noun

a person who is considered to be of a lower social class or common origin

“The aristocrat looked down on the mudcap who had risen to wealth through hard work and determination.”

Synonyms

  • commoner
  • rustic

Antonyms

  • aristocrat
  • patrician