Etymology
The word "skewbald" is derived from two Old Norse words:
Meaning
Skewbald refers to a horse with a coat that is irregularly patched with white and a darker color, usually black or brown. The white patches are often distributed in a piebald pattern, with irregular, jagged edges.
Origin
The term "skewbald" first appeared in English in the early 14th century. It was originally used to describe horses that were a mixture of black and white, but over time it came to be applied to horses of any color combination that exhibited an irregular piebald pattern.
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